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.
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.Written by
The Massie Twins
Just before Terry (Mark Wahlberg) and Allen (Will Ferrell) are forced to turn over their evidence to the Securities and Exchange Commission in New York City, there is a cut scene of a skyline. Since everything takes place in New York City, one assumes that it's the New York City skyline. However, if you look closely, there is the Prudential Tower, located in Boston, Massachusetts, where Mark Wahlberg grew up. See more »
Goofs
When Gamble and Hoitz get a call about a possible jumper at Beaman's office the location given is 3 World Financial Center 23rd Floor. The building shown is not World Financial Center. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Narrator:
In New York City there's a fine line between law and chaos. On that line live Danson and Highsmith.
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Crazy Credits
The end credits are displayed alongside a PowerPoint-style slideshow of statistics on corporate greed and government tolerance. See more »
Season of the Witch
Written by Donovan (as Donovan Leitch)
Performed by Donovan
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing and Courtesy of EMI Records Ltd. See more »
This has got to be one of the most layered and fantastic comedy films ever made