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Observe and Report

Observe and Report

Right now, the world needs a hero.

20095.41h 26m

Overview

Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.

Directed by Jody Hill
Written by Jody Hill
Produced by Donald De Line
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $24.0M

Top Cast

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen

Ronnie Barnhardt

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Detective Harrison

Anna Faris

Anna Faris

Brandi

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Dennis

Dan Bakkedahl

Dan Bakkedahl

Mark

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons

Charles

John Yuan

John Yuan

John Yuen

Matt Yuan

Matt Yuan

Matt Yuen

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Mom

Collette Wolfe

Collette Wolfe

Nell

Themes & Keywords

robberydark comedyunrequited lovesecurity guardmall

About Observe and Report

Observe and Report is a comedy, crime, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of robbery, dark comedy, unrequited love, security guard, mall. Directed by Jody Hill, it stars Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Anna Faris. Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.

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