The Other Guys

The Other Guys

NY's finest were busy.

PG-13 2010 · 107 min · ★ 6.3 (5K) · Comedy, Action, Crime

Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.

Directed by Adam McKay · Written by Adam McKay

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