The Other Guys (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2010, The Other Guys is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Adam McKay, running about 107 minutes. “NY's finest were busy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. 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.
Who’s in it. The Other Guys stars Will Ferrell as Detective Allen Gamble, Derek Jeter as Himself, Mark Wahlberg as Detective Terry Hoitz and Eva Mendes as Sheila Gamble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Other Guys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $170.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 The Other Guys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other Guys 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 The Other Guys (2010)?
- In US, The Other Guys is available to stream on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 The Other Guys worth watching?
- The Other Guys holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other Guys?
- The Other Guys stars Will Ferrell, Derek Jeter, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes and Michael Keaton.
- When was The Other Guys released?
- The Other Guys was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.