Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize, only things don't quite go as planned.Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize, only things don't quite go as planned.Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize, only things don't quite go as planned.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 15 nominations
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Joshua Church
- Hot Dog Guyas Hot Dog Guy
- (as Josh Church)
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Storyline
Terry Hoitz's past mistakes in the line of duty and Allen Gamble's reluctance to take risks have landed them the roles of the "Other Guys", disgraced New York City police detectives relegated to filling out paperwork for cocky hero cops Danson and Highsmith. The mismatched duo must look past their differences when they take on a high-profile investigation of shady capitalist David Ershon and attempt to fill the shoes of the notoriously reckless officers they idolize. —The Massie Twins
- Taglines
- When the cops are busy... Our only hope is...
- Genres
- Certificate
- K-11
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe idea of teaming up of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg had been gestating since The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007), where Will had been viciously insulting other actors as part of a bit, but became extremely polite to Mark.
- GoofsAfter the explosion at the lawyers office in Jersey, Alan's wooden gun is on the ground. In the next scene, the gun is in its holster.
- Quotes
Terry Hoitz: I'm like a peacock, you gotta let me fly!
- Crazy creditsAn outtake between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg at the restaurant plays after the end credits.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Coolest Cliches (2010)
- SoundtracksWe Trying to Stay Alive
Written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, John Forte,
Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel (as Samuel Michel)
Performed by Wyclef Jean featuring John Forte and Pras Michel
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Contains a sample of "Stayin' Alive"
Performed by The Bee Gees
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
Top review
Ridiculous and absurd but still funny.
This is a comedy that knows it's a comedy and doesn't take itself seriously, shamelessly excelling in what it is.
Plot hardly matters in this film. It's the characters, their dynamics and overblown quirks, and the dialogues between them that make the movie.
A comedy worth watching.
Plot hardly matters in this film. It's the characters, their dynamics and overblown quirks, and the dialogues between them that make the movie.
A comedy worth watching.
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- moumindaherabtidon
- Aug 14, 2020
Details
- Release date
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- Also known as
- The B Team
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Box office
- Budget
- $100,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $119,219,978
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $35,543,162
- Aug 8, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $170,458,922
- Runtime
- 1h 47min
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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