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21 Jump Street 2012

“The only thing getting blown tonight is their cover.”

★ 6.9/10 · 11,121 votes R ActionComedyCrime Released
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What is 21 Jump Street?

The film 21 Jump Street is an American buddy cop action comedy directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller in their live-action directorial debuts. The movie follows two police officers who join the secret Jump Street unit, using their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students.

Type
Film
Year
2012
Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Release date
Mar 14, 2012
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Original Film
Budget
$42,000,000
Revenue
$201,585,328
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Overview

The film 21 Jump Street is an American buddy cop action comedy directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller in their live-action directorial debuts. The movie follows two police officers who join the secret Jump Street unit, using their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a drug ring. The film explores the challenges of high school, including teenage anxiety and terror, as the officers navigate this unfamiliar environment.

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Should you watch it?

“Two police officers go undercover as high school students to dismantle a dangerous drug ring.”

Reasons to watch
  • fast-paced humor
  • strong lead chemistry
Keep in mind
  • relies on high school tropes

Watch it if you enjoy buddy cop comedies that subvert traditional action film expectations.

The film is rated R and contains mature themes consistent with action comedies.

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What is the genre of 21 Jump Street?

It is an action, comedy, and crime film.

Who directed the film?

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed the film.

When was the film released?

The film was released in the United States on March 16, 2012.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes.

Is this a remake?

The film is described as being less a remake of the original series and more of its own entity.