21 Jump Street
2012, Comedy/Action, 1h 50m
226 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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A smart, affectionate satire of '80s nostalgia and teen movie tropes, 21 Jump Street offers rowdy mainstream comedy with a surprisingly satisfying bite. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Schmidt
Jenko
Molly Tracey
Eric Molson
Mr. Walters
Capt. Dickson
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Critic Reviews for 21 Jump Street
All Critics (226) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (191) | Rotten (35)
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Not that the original series was high-brow/must-see television, but I figured any remake of it in the 21st century would at least be far more ambitious than this tired bit of recycling.
August 14, 2017 | Full Review… -
The late-eighties TV series is rebooted with jolts of sentiment, personal discovery, and wild comedy.
March 26, 2012 -
It has a tone all its own: drunk enough to lower the inhibitions; not so drunk that it becomes unintelligible.
March 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
The only thing you need to know about this cinematic remake of the 1980's television favorite 21 Jump Street is that it's funny.
March 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
The whole crew makes clear its affections for action cinema, trashy television and the YouTube generation alike while having fun at the expense of all three.
March 16, 2012 | Full Review… -
A raucous, raunchy comedy.
March 16, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
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Not that the original series was high-brow/must-see television, but I figured any remake of it in the 21st century would at least be far more ambitious than this tired bit of recycling.
August 14, 2017 | Full Review… -
The late-eighties TV series is rebooted with jolts of sentiment, personal discovery, and wild comedy.
March 26, 2012 -
It has a tone all its own: drunk enough to lower the inhibitions; not so drunk that it becomes unintelligible.
March 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
The only thing you need to know about this cinematic remake of the 1980's television favorite 21 Jump Street is that it's funny.
March 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
With little in the way of a compelling story the jokes make up for the lack of plot with a hit rate of roughly 70%. More than enough to achieve a passing grade.
May 4, 2021 | Full Review… -
A deluge of action, some noteworthy cameos, and the always-reliable vulgar comedy to contrast with the more intelligent, self-aware mockery.
December 1, 2020 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for 21 Jump Street
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Mar 18, 2017Ever watch a film that you didn't think would be any good but then were pleasantly surprised? And It was funny too? Viola!Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Feb 26, 2015The Jump Street reboot, amazingly, just works. Lord & Miller were somehow able to completely nail this, to my shock, and now a 21/22 Jump Street re-watch is a yearly occurrence in my household.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Dec 14, 2014Pour les moments que c'à (C)tait drôle, j'ai rarement ri autant. Petite morale d'amitià (C) pour enfants de 4 ans qui gâche un peu, mais l'action compense.Marc-André B Super Reviewer
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Nov 01, 201421 Jump Street is an acid trip comedy, fleeting and pretty funny, nothing more. Rating: 63Bradley J Super Reviewer
21 Jump Street Quotes
| Captain Dickson: | Rule number 2 on Jump Street. Burns. |
| Burns: | Do not have sexual relations with students or teachers, sir. |
| Captain Dickson: | You hear that? That's you. Don't do it man. Keep that dirty dick in your pants. Don't fuck no students. Don't fuck no teachers. |
| Schmidt: | Sir, I know we come off as a couple of lady killers, but i promise you we'll be super professional at the job. |
| Captain Dickson: | Clearly I wasn't talking to you big titties. You cherub-looking mother fucker. |
| Annie Schmidt: | I love dick? You think that's funny? Wonder Years douche? What kind of a sick animal draws an ejaculating penis into an eight year old's mouth? |
| Jenko: | Kind of looks like...an airplane...throwing up. |
| Annie Schmidt: | You think I don't know that's a dick and balls? I know all about dick and balls! I used to party with Robert Downey Jr. before he got sober when he was really fucked up and a lot of fun! |
| Jenko: | I didn't punch him because he was gay. I punched him...and then he happened to turn out to be gay afterwards. |
| Deputy Chief Hardy: | You going anywhere Schmidt? We've got time. |
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