Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Paul Blart: Mall Cop is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Steve Carr, running about 91 minutes. “Safety Never Takes A Holiday.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mild-mannered Paul Blart has always had huge dreams of becoming a State Trooper. Until then, he patrols the local mall as a security guard. With his closely cropped moustache, personal transporter and gung-ho attitude, only Blart seems to take his job seriously. All that changes when a team of thugs raids the mall and takes hostages. Untrained, unarmed and a super-size target, Blart has to become a real cop to save the day.
Who’s in it. Paul Blart: Mall Cop stars Kevin James as Paul Blart, Keir O'Donnell as Veck Sims, Jayma Mays as Amy and Bobby Cannavale as Cmdr. James Kent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Paul Blart: Mall Cop has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $183.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paul Blart: Mall Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 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 Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)?
- In US, Paul Blart: Mall Cop is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paul Blart: Mall Cop worth watching?
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paul Blart: Mall Cop?
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop stars Kevin James, Keir O'Donnell, Jayma Mays, Bobby Cannavale and Shirley Knight.
- When was Paul Blart: Mall Cop released?
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.