Observe and Report
“Right now, the world needs a hero.”
Synopsis
Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.
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Observe and Report (2009) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-10
Top Cast
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Seth Rogen
Ronnie Barnhardt
Ray Liotta
Detective Harrison
Anna Faris
Brandi
Michael Peña
Dennis
Dan Bakkedahl
Mark
Jesse Plemons
Charles
John Yuan
John Yuen
Matt Yuan
Matt Yuen
Celia Weston
Mom
Collette Wolfe
Nell
Randy Gambill
Flasher
Alston Brown
Bruce
Cody Midthunder
D-Rock
Debra-Jayne Brown
Female Reporter
Aziz Ansari
Saddamn
Eddie Rouse
Angry Store Owner
Patton Oswalt
Toast A Bun Manager
Lauren Miller Rogen
Girl Employee
Release History & Theatrical Window
SXSW Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jody Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jody Hill
- Original Score
- Joseph Stephens
- Original Title
- Observe and Report
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24M
- Production Studios
- Legendary Pictures, De Line Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jody Hill
Jody Hill
Joseph Stephens
Tim Orr
Zene Baker
Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Marty P. Ewing, Donald De Line, Andrew Haas
Department Leadership Roster
Jody Hill
Writer
Jody Hill
Director
Zene Baker
Editor
Tim Orr
Director of Photography
Chris L. Spellman
Production Design
Donald De Line
Producer
Joseph Stephens
Original Music Composer
Gary Jones
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Observe and Report
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Observe and Report about?
Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.
Who directed Observe and Report?
Observe and Report was directed by Jody Hill.
Who stars in Observe and Report?
The principal cast of Observe and Report includes Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Anna Faris, Michael Peña, Dan Bakkedahl.
When was Observe and Report released and how long is it?
Observe and Report was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Observe and Report?
Observe and Report had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $24M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Observe and Report?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Observe and Report was composed by Joseph Stephens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Observe and Report?
Observe and Report holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).