Cop & ½
“One kid's fantasy. One cop's nightmare.”
Synopsis
When a pint-sized 8-year-old kid witnesses a murder he offers to help the police, if they make him a cop, too. Saddled with this streetwise sidekick, a hardboiled cop is forced to take his new partner seriously as they race the clock to bring the bad guys to justice.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-18
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Nick McKenna
Norman D. Golden II
Devon Butler
Ruby Dee
Rachel
Holland Taylor
Captain Rubio
Ray Sharkey
Vinnie Fountain
Sammy Hernandez
Raymond Sanchez
Frank Sivero
Chu
Rocky Giordani
Quintero
Marc Macaulay
Waldo
Tom McCleister
Rudy
Max Winkler
Boy in Bathroom
Annabelle Weenick
Mrs. Boyle
Ossie Davis
Detective in Squad Room
Nils Allen Stewart
Bobo #3 Thug
Ralph Wilcox
McPhail
Tom Kouchalakos
Jenkins
Carmine Genovese
Rio
Sean O'Neal
McNally
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.18x
+$36.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Winkler
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Olsen
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Cop & ½
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.7M
- Production Studios
- Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Winkler
Arne Olsen
Alan Silvestri
Wilmer Butler
Daniel P. Hanley, Roger Tweten
Tova Laiter, Paul Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Winkler
Director
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Roger Tweten
Editor
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Lillian Pan
Costume Design
Maria Caso
Production Design
Arne Olsen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cop & ½
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What is Cop & ½ about?
When a pint-sized 8-year-old kid witnesses a murder he offers to help the police, if they make him a cop, too. Saddled with this streetwise sidekick, a hardboiled cop is forced to take his new partner seriously as they race the clock to bring the bad guys to justice.
Who directed Cop & ½?
Cop & ½ was directed by Henry Winkler.
Who stars in Cop & ½?
The principal cast of Cop & ½ includes Burt Reynolds, Norman D. Golden II, Ruby Dee, Holland Taylor, Ray Sharkey.
When was Cop & ½ released and how long is it?
Cop & ½ was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cop & ½?
Cop & ½ had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $40.7M at the worldwide box office (10.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cop & ½?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cop & ½ was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cop & ½?
Cop & ½ holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).