Crime Busters (1977)
Kernel Score: 79% · 700 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Comedy
Released: 1977-04-01
Runtime: 115 minutes
Where to watch Crime Busters
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
An attempted robbery turns to be an unexpected recruitment when two unemployed men mistakenly break into a police office instead of a store.
Crime Busters parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Crime Busters is a PG-rated comedy about two men accidentally becoming police recruits.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Rated PG with a police/crime-fighter comedic premise implying mild slapstick action.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Terence Hill as Matt Kirby
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Crime Busters FAQ
Is Crime Busters good?
Crime Busters has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 700 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Crime Busters?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Crime Busters OK for kids?
Crime Busters is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Crime Busters is a PG-rated comedy about two men accidentally becoming police recruits.
What movies are like Crime Busters?
If you liked Crime Busters, try The Dark Knight, The Stronghold, Batman Begins and Free Fall.