Cops (1922)
Kernel Score: 80% · 221 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Released: 1922-03-11
Runtime: 18 minutes
Where to watch Cops
- Stream: FlixFling, Artiflix
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Public Domain Movies
- Rent: Prime Video, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Cops parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Cops (1922) is a silent slapstick comedy short featuring Buster Keaton in a chaotic police chase.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild slapstick chase comedy with no real harm depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Buster Keaton as The Young Man
- Edward F. Cline as Hobo (uncredited)
- Virginia Fox as Mayor's Daughter (uncredited)
- Steve Murphy as Conman Selling Furniture (uncredited)
- Joe Roberts as Police Chief (uncredited)
Cops FAQ
Is Cops good?
Cops has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 221 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Cops?
In the US you can stream Cops on FlixFling and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Prime Video and FlixFling.
Is Cops OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Cops (1922) is a silent slapstick comedy short featuring Buster Keaton in a chaotic police chase.
What movies are like Cops?
If you liked Cops, try It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, The Immigrant, One Week and Period. End of Sentence..