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Kindergarten Cop(1990)

1h 51mComedyEnglish
6.1/10
2,804 user ratings

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Overview

Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.

Director

Ivan Reitman

Studio

Universal Pictures

Budget

$15M

Revenue

$202M

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Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

as John Kimble

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

as Joyce Palmieri

Pamela Reed

Pamela Reed

as Det. Phoebe O'Hara

Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

as Miss Schlowski

Richard Tyson

Richard Tyson

as Cullen Crisp

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

as Eleanor Crisp

Joseph Cousins

as Dominic Palmieri

Christian Cousins

as Dominic Palmieri

Cathy Moriarty

Cathy Moriarty

as Sylvester's Mother

Park Overall

Park Overall

as Samantha's Mother

Jayne Brook

Jayne Brook

as Zach's Mother

Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

as Captain Salazar

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1990

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

English

Rating

6.1 / 10

Budget

$15M

Box Office

$202M

Production Companies

Universal Pictures • Imagine Entertainment

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Where can I watch Kindergarten Cop?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kindergarten Cop (1990).

What is Kindergarten Cop about?

Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.

Who directed Kindergarten Cop?

Kindergarten Cop was directed by Ivan Reitman and released in 1990. It is a comedy film.

How long is Kindergarten Cop?

Kindergarten Cop has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

Who stars in Kindergarten Cop?

The cast of Kindergarten Cop includes Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kimble, Penelope Ann Miller as Joyce Palmieri, Pamela Reed as Det. Phoebe O'Hara, Linda Hunt as Miss Schlowski, Richard Tyson as Cullen Crisp and more.

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