The Other Guys (2010)

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.

Director:

Adam McKay

Writers:

Adam McKay, Chris Henchy

Stars:

Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Derek Jeter

3 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Ferrell	...	Allen Gamble
Derek Jeter	...	Derek Jeter
Mark Wahlberg	...	Terry Hoitz
Eva Mendes	...	Dr. Sheila Gamble
Michael Keaton	...	Captain Gene Mauch
Larnell Stovall	...	Rasta
Jalil Jay Lynch	...	Rasta
Roy T. Anderson	...	Rasta
Ray Stevenson	...	Roger Wesley
Samuel L. Jackson	...	P.K. Highsmith
Andrew Secunda	...	Press Conference Reporter
Sara Chase	...	Press Conference Reporter
Dwayne Johnson	...	Christopher Danson
David Gideon	...	Mayor
Joshua Church	...	Hot Dog Guy (as Josh Church)

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.

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Plot Keywords:

detective | police | new york city | original story | buddy | 

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Taglines:

When the cops are busy... Our only hope is...

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, language, violence and some drug material

Did You Know?

Trivia

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.

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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.

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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.

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Connections

Referenced in The Nostalgia Chick: Dreamworks Vs. Disney: Rise of the Eyebrow (2010)

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Soundtracks

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.

User Reviews

Can't believe this is currently 6.6

This has got to be one of the most layered and fantastic comedy films ever made

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Ukrainian

Release Date:

6 August 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

The B Team

Filming Locations:

Time Warner Center, Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$35,543,162, 8 August 2010

Gross USA:

$119,219,978

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$170,458,922

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Mosaic

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min 116 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1