The Mod Squad
“First they broke the law. Now they are the law.”
Synopsis
Three youthful delinquents escape conviction for their crimes by teaming with the LAPD.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Claire Danes
Julie Barnes
Giovanni Ribisi
Peter Cochran
Omar Epps
Lincoln Hayes
Dennis Farina
Captain Adam Greer
Josh Brolin
Billy Waites
Steve Harris
Det. Briggs
Richard Jenkins
Det. Bob Mothershed
Larry Brandenburg
Eckford
Lionel Mark Smith
Lanier
Sam McMurray
Tricky
Michael O'Neill
Greene
Stephen Kay
Bald Dude
Bodhi Elfman
Gilbert - Skinny Freak (as Bodhi Pine Elfman)
Holmes Osborne
Pete's Father
Dey Young
Mrs. Cochrane
Toby Huss
Red
Michael Lerner
Howard
Monet Mazur
Sally
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 10, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$36.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Silver
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Silver, Kate Lanier, Stephen Kay, Buddy Ruskin
- Original Score
- BC Smith
- Original Title
- The Mod Squad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Silver
Scott Silver, Kate Lanier, Stephen Kay, Buddy Ruskin
BC Smith
Sandi Sissel, Ellen Kuras
Dorian Harris
David Ladd, Tony Ludwig, Aaron Spelling, Ben Myron, Alan Riche
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Silver
Writer
Kate Lanier
Writer
Scott Silver
Director
Stephen Kay
Writer
Arianne Phillips
Costume Design
Tony Ludwig
Producer
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Ben Myron
Producer
Dorian Harris
Editor
Patrick Sherman
Production Design
Alan Riche
Producer
Kate Lanier
Producer
Shane Dixon
Stunt Coordinator
BC Smith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mod Squad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mod Squad about?
Three youthful delinquents escape conviction for their crimes by teaming with the LAPD.
Who directed The Mod Squad?
The Mod Squad was directed by Scott Silver.
Who stars in The Mod Squad?
The principal cast of The Mod Squad includes Claire Danes, Giovanni Ribisi, Omar Epps, Dennis Farina, Josh Brolin.
When was The Mod Squad released and how long is it?
The Mod Squad was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mod Squad?
The Mod Squad had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $13.3M at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Mod Squad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mod Squad was composed by BC Smith.
Is The Mod Squad based on a book or true story?
The Mod Squad is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Buddy Ruskin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mod Squad?
The Mod Squad holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).