Hot Fuzz (2007)
Kernel Score: 86% · 8,168 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Action, Comedy
Released: 2007-02-14
Runtime: 121 minutes
Is Hot Fuzz worth watching?
Must-watch. Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg turn every British village crime cliche into an action comedy. It's very funny, and the final act is a joyful, over-the-top shootout that rewards the slower setup.
Watch it if you
- like British comedy that is sharp and fast
- love buddy-cop films and want a parody
- enjoy jokes that pay off later
Skip it if you
- dislike violence played for laughs
- want a quiet comedy
Best for: Friends' movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Hot Fuzz
- Stream: Peacock
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Hot Fuzz parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Hot Fuzz is an R-rated action-comedy with stylized shootouts and dark humor about a police conspiracy.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated buddy-cop comedy featuring gunfights, murders, and grisly staged accidents played for dark laughs.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Hot Fuzz
If you liked Hot Fuzz, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Shaun of the Dead (2004) — 85%: Same team's zombie comedy, equally funny and affectionate.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) — 86%: Wright's later film, even faster and more stylised.
- Baby Driver (2017) — 83%: Wright's music-driven action film with sharp timing.
- The Guard (2011) — 77%: Dry-humoured buddy-cop comedy with a local setting.
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) — 82%: Classic spoof of police films.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Stylish, tongue-in-cheek action comedy.
Director
Cast
- Simon Pegg as Nicholas Angel
- Nick Frost as PC Danny Butterman
- Jim Broadbent as Inspector Frank Butterman
- Paddy Considine as DS Andy Wainwright
- Rafe Spall as DC Andy Cartwright
- Kevin Eldon as Sergeant Tony Fisher
- Olivia Colman as PC Doris Thatcher
- Bill Bailey as Sergeant Turner
- Karl Johnson as PC Bob Walker
- Timothy Dalton as Simon Skinner
Hot Fuzz FAQ
Is Hot Fuzz worth watching?
Must-watch. Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg turn every British village crime cliche into an action comedy. It's very funny, and the final act is a joyful, over-the-top shootout that rewards the slower setup.
Where can I watch Hot Fuzz?
In the US you can stream Hot Fuzz on Peacock and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hot Fuzz OK for kids?
Hot Fuzz is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Hot Fuzz is an R-rated action-comedy with stylized shootouts and dark humor about a police conspiracy.
What movies are like Hot Fuzz?
If you liked Hot Fuzz, try Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Baby Driver and The Guard.