The Other Guys

2010, Comedy/Action, 1h 47m

209 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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A clever parody of cop-buddy action-comedies, The Other Guys delivers several impressive action set pieces and lots of big laughs, thanks to the assured comic chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) garner no headlines as they work day to day. Gamble relishes his job as a paper pusher, but Hoitz is itching to get back on the street and make a name for himself. 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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Crude and Sexual Content|Some Drug Material|Violence)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Adam McKay
  • Producer:
    Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Jimmy Miller
  • Writer:
    Adam McKay, Chris Henchy
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $119.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS

Cast & Crew

Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
Det. Allen Gamble
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Det. Terry Hoitz
Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes
Sheila Gamble
Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Capt. Gene Mauch
Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan
David Ershon
Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson
Wesley
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
P.K. Highsmith
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson
Christopher Danson
Rob Riggle
Rob Riggle
Martin
Natalie Zea
Natalie Zea
Christinith
Damon Wayans Jr.
Damon Wayans Jr.
Fosse
Bobby Cannavale
Bobby Cannavale
Jimmy
Zoe Lister Jones
Zoe Lister Jones
Therapist
Michael Delaney
Michael Delaney
Bob Littleford
Zach Woods
Zach Woods
Douglas
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields
Self
Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez
Self
Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter
Self
Adam McKay
Adam McKay
Director
Adam McKay
Adam McKay
Screenwriter
Chris Henchy
Chris Henchy
Screenwriter
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
Producer
Adam McKay
Adam McKay
Producer
Jimmy Miller
Jimmy Miller
Producer
David B. Householter
David B. Householter
Executive Producer
Chris Henchy
Chris Henchy
Executive Producer
Kevin J. Messick
Kevin J. Messick
Executive Producer
Oliver Wood
Oliver Wood
Cinematographer
Clayton Hartley
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Brent White
Brent White
Film Editing
Jon Brion
Jon Brion
Original Music
Carol Ramsey
Carol Ramsey
Costume Design
Allison Jones
Allison Jones
Casting
Jim Gloster
Jim Gloster
Art Director
George DeTitta Jr.
George DeTitta Jr.
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for The Other Guys

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Audience Reviews for The Other Guys

  • May 28, 2022
    While I appreciate some of the subversive humor and rug-pulling of expectations that this movie pulls, the end result just isn't a very good product. While there are a handful of funny moments, what you're left with for the most part is a tiring, angry, mean-spirited, and shockingly dated movie. Granted I watched this in 2022, maybe it played better back then. But watching it now, I found it weirdly gross and mean a lot of the time, especially in its treatment of women. But not just that, it's just not a very likable movie without any real likable characters. But I'm being kind of harsh, the actors really do give it there all, and I appreciate the genre mashing of hardcore action with comedy, and there are a handful of jokes that genuinely do work. The overall product though, it's just not very good.
    Michael M Super Reviewer
  • May 24, 2015
    "I'm a peacock, you gotta let me fly!" Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are The Other Guys in this hilarious buddy cop satire. Tired of taking a backseat, detectives Hoitz and Gamble aim to become the top cops of their precinct by taking down an investment banker who's running an embezzlement scheme. Ferrell and Wahlberg deliver strong performance and have great comedic chemistry together. Plus, Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne Johnson have incredibly funny cameo roles. The comedy is especially well-written, and does a good job at lampooning the cop genre. Full of laughs, The Other Guys is wildly entertaining and fun.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 11, 2013
    Not the best of buddy cop flicks, but does well enough.
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  • Dec 07, 2012
    The duo of Ferrell and Wahlberg entices the screen in this clever and hilarious buddy-cop film. McKay's flick is a comedy, as well as action-filled shoot-out with jokes and bullets flying from end to end. Though the story is partially let down by the slightly strenuous plot and debatable and conclusive intent, Other Guys does well to please its audience. 4.5/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
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