---
title: "Starsky & Hutch"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/starsky-hutch-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9384
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Starsky & Hutch (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/starsky-hutch-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Starsky & Hutch is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Dimension Films, Riche-Ludwig Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Uptight Starsky and laid-back Hutch team up for a wild undercover adventure."

### Why Watch
- Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson’s chemistry fuels the buddy dynamic
- Faithful nod to the original 1970s TV series
- Blend of comedy and crime capers

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor can be uneven for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG-13 rating and comedic crime plot make it suitable for teens and adults seeking light entertainment.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/starsky-hutch-2004#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Todd Phillips
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Dimension Films, Riche-Ludwig Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Stiller** as *David Starsky*
- **Owen Wilson** as *Ken Hutchinson*
- **Snoop Dogg** as *Huggy Bear*
- **Vince Vaughn** as *Reese Feldman*
- **Fred Williamson** as *Captain Doby*
- **Juliette Lewis** as *Kitty*
- **Jason Bateman** as *Kevin*
- **Amy Smart** as *Holly*
- **Carmen Electra** as *Staci*
- **George Cheung** as *Chau*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
Ben Stiller plays David Starsky and Owen Wilson plays Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a comedy‑crime film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 41 minutes.

### Q: Is the film based on earlier material?
Yes, it adapts the 1970s television series Starsky & Hutch.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Starsky & Hutch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9384)
- [Starsky & Hutch 73% (2004) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/229230-starsky-and-hutch)
- [Starsky a Hutch (2004) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/32523-starsky-a-hutch)
- [Starsky & Hutch (2004) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/76699-starsky-a-hutch/prehled/)
- [Starsky & Hutch – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starsky_&_Hutch)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*