Let’s Be Cops

COMEDY . 2014 . 1h 44m . English . 6.5/10

Let's Be Cops_

"Fake Cops. Real Trouble."

Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

Director Luke Greenfield
Starring Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle
Box Office $136.6M
6.5/10
Rating
$136.6M
Box Office
1h 44m
Runtime
2014
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+704% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Fake Cops. Real Trouble.

Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

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Box office
Let's Be Cops earned $136.6M worldwide on a $17.0M budget — a 704% return on investment.
Director
Let's Be Cops was directed by Luke Greenfield.
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Cast
Jake Johnson stars as Ryan Davis in Let's Be Cops.
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Year context
Let's Be Cops was released 12 years ago in 2014.

CREW

Director
Luke Greenfield

BOX OFFICE

$17.0M
Budget
$136.6M
Revenue
+704%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

TSG Entertainment

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
United States
Rating
6.5/10 (2,925 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$17,000,000
Box Office
$136,600,000
Profit
+$119,600,000
IMDB
tt1924435
Trailer
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Let's Be Cops about?
Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
How long is Let's Be Cops?
Let's Be Cops has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who directed Let's Be Cops?
Let's Be Cops was directed by Luke Greenfield.
Who stars in Let's Be Cops?
The cast of Let's Be Cops includes Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev, James D'Arcy.
How much did Let's Be Cops make at the box office?
Let's Be Cops earned $136,600,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $17,000,000.
What is the rating of Let's Be Cops?
Let's Be Cops has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 2,925 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy

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