Showtime (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2002, Showtime is an action and comedy film directed by Tom Dey, running about 95 minutes. “Lights. Camera. Aggravation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.
Who’s in it. Showtime stars Robert De Niro as Det. Mitch Preston, Rachael Harris as Lehrerin, Eddie Murphy as Officer Trey Sellars and William Shatner as William Shatner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Showtime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $77.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Showtime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Showtime 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 Showtime (2002)?
- In US, Showtime is available to 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 Showtime worth watching?
- Showtime holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Showtime?
- Showtime stars Robert De Niro, Rachael Harris, Eddie Murphy, William Shatner and Alex Borstein.
- When was Showtime released?
- Showtime was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.