Kid Cop (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1996, Kid Cop is an action, comedy, crime and family film directed by Robert Malenfant, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Eleven year old Peter Hansen is determined to follow his Dad's career example by becoming a one-boy neighborhood police force. When a local burglary is committed, Peter follows clues overlooked by the police and ends up in getting into bigger trouble than he ever imagined.
Who’s in it. Kid Cop stars Edward Albert as Frank Rebbins, Tim Thomerson as Arnold Downey, Lewis Arquette as Mayor Cosgrove and Alexandra Paul as Sarah Hansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kid Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kid Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kid 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 Kid Cop (1996)?
- In US, Kid Cop is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kid Cop worth watching?
- Kid Cop holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kid Cop?
- Kid Cop stars Edward Albert, Tim Thomerson, Lewis Arquette, Alexandra Paul and Sondra Currie.
- When was Kid Cop released?
- Kid Cop was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.