Cops (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1922, Cops is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 18 minutes. “It's handcuffed all the laughs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buster Keaton gets involved in a series of misunderstandings involving a horse and cart. Eventually he infuriates every cop in the city when he accidentally interrupts a police parade.
Who’s in it. Cops stars Buster Keaton as The Young Man, Edward F. Cline as Hobo (uncredited), Virginia Fox as Mayor's Daughter (uncredited) and Steve Murphy as Conman Selling Furniture (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Cops has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cops page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cops tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cops (1922)?
- In US, Cops is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cops worth watching?
- Cops holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cops?
- Cops stars Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox, Steve Murphy and Joe Roberts.
- When was Cops released?
- Cops was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.