21 Jump Street (2012)
87%RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A smart, affectionate satire of ’80s nostalgia and teen movie tropes, 21 Jump Street offers rowdy mainstream comedy with a surprisingly satisfying bite
21 Jump Street” is the perfect movie for anyone who loves action, comedy, and a good dose of nostalgia. Sure, it’s a reboot of an old TV show, but who cares when it’s this funny? The chemistry between Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum is electric, and the jokes come at you faster than a speeding bullet. Plus, there are some killer cameos that will have you cheering in your seat. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready to laugh your butt off. This movie is a total blast!
Production Company(ies)
CNN Films, Manny O Productions, Sunset Pictures,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-14
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:1h 50m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 16, 2012 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 26, 2012
Genre(s)
Comedy/Action
Keyword(s)
starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, Ice Cube, directed by Phil Lord, Chris Miller, written by Michael Bacall, comedy, action, R-rated, box office gross $138.4M, produced by Neal H Moritz, Stephen J Cannell, reviewed by Tambay Obenson, Richard Brody, Donald Clarke, Sara Michelle Fetters, William Goss, Stephen Whitty, Danielle Solzman, Owen Nicholls, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, Brent McKnight, PJ Nabarro, high school, undercover cops, drug ring, nostalgia, teen movie tropes, guns, backpacks, crude humor, sexual content, pervasive language, violence, teen drinking, 80s, reboot, remake, original language, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Worldwide gross: $201,585,328
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $138,447,667
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
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US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
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Channing Tatum – Jenko
Brie Larson – Molly Tracey
Dave Franco – Eric Molson
Rob Riggle – Mr. Walters
Ice Cube – Capt. Dickson
Director(s)
Phil Lord, Chris Miller
Writer(s)
Michael Bacall
Producer(s)
Neal H. Moritz, Stephen J. Cannell
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (227) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (192) | Rotten (35)
Not that the original series was high-brow/must-see television, but I figured any remake of it in the 21st century would at least be far more ambitious than this tired bit of recycling.
August 14, 2017
Tambay Obenson
Shadow and Act
TOP CRITIC
The late-eighties TV series is rebooted with jolts of sentiment, personal discovery, and wild comedy.
March 26, 2012
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
It has a tone all its own: drunk enough to lower the inhibitions; not so drunk that it becomes unintelligible.
March 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
The only thing you need to know about this cinematic remake of the 1980’s television favorite 21 Jump Street is that it’s funny.
March 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
The whole crew makes clear its affections for action cinema, trashy television and the YouTube generation alike while having fun at the expense of all three.
March 16, 2012
William Goss
Film.com
TOP CRITIC
A raucous, raunchy comedy.
March 16, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Stephen Whitty
Newark Star-Ledger
TOP CRITIC
While some original films make it through the cracks, almost everything these days is a sequel, reboot, or remake…our wallets are what do the talking and we keep rewarding Hollywood for this behavior.
March 16, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
With little in the way of a compelling story the jokes make up for the lack of plot with a hit rate of roughly 70%. More than enough to achieve a passing grade.
May 4, 2021
Owen Nicholls
NME
A deluge of action, some noteworthy cameos, and the always-reliable vulgar comedy to contrast with the more intelligent, self-aware mockery.
December 1, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Do you want to laugh? Do you find Hill’s usual brand of humor funny? If so, you’ll likely have a blast.
September 24, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
In 2012, did anyone expect a “21 Jump Street” movie to be good? Because it is.
July 12, 2020 | Rating: B+
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
The postmodern posturing speaks less to me of the film’s wit, and more as disingenuous apologism for its own laziness and lack of originality.
April 28, 2020 | Rating: 2/5
PJ Nabarro
Patrick Nabarro…
Plot
21 Jump Street is the headquarters for a squad of police officers who specialize in investigations relating to young people. Each of the Jump St. personnel was selected for their ability to pass for high school or college students, allowing them to operate undercover in areas where it is difficult for regular police officers to blend in unnoticed.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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