Cop and a Half: New Recruit

Cop and a Half: New Recruit

One Kid's Fantasy. One Cop's Nightmare.

PG 2017 · 96 min · ★ 5.5 · Crime, Comedy, Action, Family, TV Movie

In this family-friendly action reboot of the 1993 film, Karina Foley, an ambitious and spunky 12-year-old, inserts herself in a police investigation of the Badge Bandit, led by the grizzled, veteran detective Mark Simmons. Much to Simmons' disapproval, Karina partners up with him to stop the Badge Bandit from further wreaking havoc on the city. Through wit, skill, and green smoothies, Karina and Detective Simmons save the day and build a strong relationship in the process.

Directed by Jonathan A. Rosenbaum · Written by Scott Bindley

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Lou Diamond Phillips Detective Simmons
Lulu Wilson Karina Foley
Wallace Shawn Principal Miller
Gina Holden Sarah Foley
Vincent Tong Mr. Woo
Janet Kidder Captain
Reese Alexander Mayor
Michael Coleman Matthews
Jordyn Ashley Olson Farrah
Giles Panton O'Leary
Glenn Beck Old Veteran
Elizabeth Bowen

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