The Other Guys

"NY's finest were busy."

Aug 6 2010 PG-13 1h 47m
Action, Comedy, Crime

Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.

Plot

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

Adam McKay, Chris Henchy

Directed by

Adam McKay

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sony Pictures, Mosaic Media Group, Gary Sanchez Productions, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 15 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
297,301
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
NA