---
title: "21 Jump Street"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/21-jump-street-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 64688
imdb_id: "tt1232829"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 11121
content_rating: "R"
---

# 21 Jump Street (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/21-jump-street-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two police officers go undercover as high school students to dismantle a dangerous drug ring."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced humor
- strong lead chemistry

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on high school tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and contains mature themes consistent with action comedies.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, crime, buddy-cop

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, tru TV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Original Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jonah Hill** as *Schmidt*
- **Channing Tatum** as *Jenko*
- **Brie Larson** as *Molly Tracey*
- **Dave Franco** as *Eric Molson*
- **Rob Riggle** as *Mr. Walters*
- **DeRay Davis** as *Domingo*
- **Ice Cube** as *Captain Dickson*
- **Dax Flame** as *Zack*
- **Chris Parnell** as *Mr. Gordon*
- **Ellie Kemper** as *Ms. Griggs*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of 21 Jump Street?
It is an action, comedy, and crime film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed the film.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on March 16, 2012.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes.

### Q: Is this a remake?
The film is described as being less a remake of the original series and more of its own entity.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [21 Jump Street — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64688)
- [21 Jump Street (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21_Jump_Street_(film))
- [’21 Jump Street’ Premiere: Red Carpet Arrivals](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/21-jump-street-premiere-red-300054/)
- [21 Jump Street (2012) - IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232829)
- [22 Jump Street Gets to Poke Fun at Sequels and Make Sequel Money…](http://www.vulture.com/2014/06/movie-review-22-jump-street.html)

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