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Let's Be Cops

Let's Be Cops

Fake Cops. Real Trouble.

20146.51h 44m

Overview

Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

Directed by Luke Greenfield
Written by Luke Greenfield, Nicholas Thomas
Produced by Simon Kinberg, Luke Greenfield
Box OfficeBudget: $17.0MRevenue: $136.6M

Top Cast

Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson

Ryan Davis

Damon Wayans Jr.

Damon Wayans Jr.

Justin Chang

Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle

Officer Segars

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev

Josie

James D'Arcy

James D'Arcy

Mossi

Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key

Pupa

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Brolin

Jon Lajoie

Jon Lajoie

Todd Cutter

Tom Mardirosian

Tom Mardirosian

Georgie

Natasha Leggero

Natasha Leggero

Annie

Themes & Keywords

robberycorruptionpolicekidnappingnightclubinvestigationaffectationmale friendshipflashbackmurdermobsterpolice impersonatorlos angeles, californiabuddy coplyinggunsplayfulabsurdhilariousadmiringadoringamusedcelebratoryfamiliar

About Let's Be Cops

Let's Be Cops is a comedy film released in 2014 exploring themes of robbery, corruption, police, kidnapping, nightclub, investigation. Directed by Luke Greenfield, it stars Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle. Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

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