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Cop & ½ 1993

“One kid's fantasy. One cop's nightmare.”

Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Director
Henry Winkler
Networks
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Where to Stream
YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
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★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 171 votes PG ActionComedyFamily Released
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What is Cop & ½?

Topic: Film "Cop & ½" (1993). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1993
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Release date
Apr 2, 1993
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$40,700,000
Genres
Action, Comedy, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 171 votes
Episode runtime
~93 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
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Topic: Film "Cop & ½" (1993).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Cop & ½
Year: 1993
Release Date (US): 04/02/1993
Rating: PG
Genres: Action, Comedy, and Family
Runtime: 1h 33m
Plot: An 8-year-old kid witnesses a murder. He offers to help the police if they make him a cop. A hardboiled cop is saddled with this streetwise sidekick and must take his new partner seriously while racing the clock to bring the bad guys to justice.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Cop & ½ is a 1993 film categorized under the action, comedy, and family genres. Released in the United States on April 2, 1993, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes and carries a PG rating. The story follows an eight-

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Should you watch it?

“An eight-year-old witness demands to become a police officer in exchange for his help solving a murder.”

Reasons to watch
  • The premise features a unique dynamic between a seasoned officer and a streetwise child.
  • It combines elements of crime investigation with family-friendly comedy.
  • The film maintains a fast-paced race against the clock to catch criminals.
Keep in mind
  • The film relies on a specific comedic premise that may not appeal to all viewers.

Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted buddy-cop films that pair mismatched partners in high-stakes situations.

This is a PG-rated action comedy with a brisk runtime and a tone that balances police procedural elements with family-oriented humor.

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Availability varies by region and platform, so check your local streaming services or the official movie database pages for current listings.

Is this movie worth watching?

It is worth watching if you are a fan of 1990s family comedies and the buddy-cop subgenre.

How long is the movie?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.

Is this a television series?

No, it is a feature-length film released in 1993.

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