---
title: "22 Jump Street"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/22-jump-street-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 187017
imdb_id: "tt2294449"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 8595
content_rating: "R"
---

# 22 Jump Street (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/22-jump-street-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

22 Jump Street is a 2014 film featuring officers Schmidt and Jenko as they transition from high school to a new undercover assignment at a local college. Following their previous experiences, the two partners face significant changes as they navigate the collegiate environment. Jenko finds a kindred spirit while joining the football team, while Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene. These diverging interests cause the pair to question the status of their partnership. As they work to crack the case, the officers are forced to determine if they can maintain a mature relationship. The narrative follows these two overgrown adolescents as they attempt to grow from freshmen into real men. The film explores whether the college experience will ultimately prove beneficial for their personal development and professional collaboration. By balancing their investigative duties with their evolving interpersonal dynamics, the characters must navigate the challenges of their new surroundings to succeed in their mission and reconcile their shifting bond.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Officers Schmidt and Jenko go deep undercover at a local college to crack a case."

### Why Watch
- features buddy cop action and comedy
- follows characters undercover at a college

### Caveats & Content Note
- the partners begin to question their partnership
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action, crime, and comedy elements with an R rating.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, tru TV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FilmBox+, Starz Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, FilmBox+, 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, Original Film, MRC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jonah Hill** as *Schmidt*
- **Channing Tatum** as *Jenko*
- **Peter Stormare** as *The Ghost*
- **Wyatt Russell** as *Zook*
- **Amber Stevens West** as *Maya*
- **Jillian Bell** as *Mercedes*
- **Ice Cube** as *Captain Dickson*
- **Keith Lucas** as *Keith Yang*
- **Kenneth Lucas** as *Kenny Yang*
- **Nick Offerman** as *Deputy Chief Hardy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was 22 Jump Street released?
The film was released in the US on 06/13/2014.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It falls under the crime, comedy, and action genres.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are officers Schmidt and Jenko.

### Q: Where do the officers go undercover?
They go deep undercover at a local college.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

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