Cop and ½ (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1993, Cop and ½ is an action, comedy and family film directed by Henry Winkler, running about 93 minutes. “One kid's fantasy. One cop's nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a pint-sized 8-year-old kid witnesses a murder he offers to help the police, if they make him a cop, too. Saddled with this streetwise sidekick, a hardboiled cop is forced to take his new partner seriously as they race the clock to bring the bad guys to justice.
Who’s in it. Cop and ½ stars Burt Reynolds as Nick McKenna, Norman D. Golden II as Devon Butler, Ruby Dee as Rachel and Holland Taylor as Captain Rubio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Cop and ½ has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $40.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cop and ½ page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cop and ½ tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cop and ½ (1993)?
- In US, Cop and ½ is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cop and ½ worth watching?
- Cop and ½ holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cop and ½?
- Cop and ½ stars Burt Reynolds, Norman D. Golden II, Ruby Dee, Holland Taylor and Ray Sharkey.
- When was Cop and ½ released?
- Cop and ½ was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.