Super Troopers
“In their town, you don't screw with the law, the law screws with you.”
Synopsis
Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-14
Top Cast
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Jay Chandrasekhar
Thorny
Kevin Heffernan
Farva
Steve Lemme
Mac
Paul Soter
Foster
Erik Stolhanske
Rabbit
Brian Cox
Captain O'Hagen
Daniel von Bargen
Chief Grady
Marisa Coughlan
Ursula
Lynda Carter
Governor Jessman
André Vippolis
College Boy 1
Joey Kern
College Boy 2
Geoffrey Arend
College Boy 3
Camille Hickman
Thin Queen Bartender
Aria Alpert Adjani
Waitress
James Grace
Local Officer Rando
Michael Weaver
Local Officer Smy
Dan Fey
Local Officer Burton
Jim Gaffigan
Larry Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.73x
+$20.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Chandrasekhar
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske
- Original Score
- .38 Special
- Original Title
- Super Troopers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.2M
- Production Studios
- Broken Lizard Industries, Jersey Shore, Cataland Films, Árpád Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Chandrasekhar
Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske
.38 Special
Joaquín Baca-Asay, Robert Barocci
Jay Chandrasekhar, Jacob Craycroft, Kevin Heffernan
Peter E. Lengyel, Richard Perello
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Chandrasekhar
Director
Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer
Kevin Heffernan
Writer
Paul Soter
Writer
Steve Lemme
Writer
Erik Stolhanske
Writer
Richard Perello
Producer
Jay Chandrasekhar
Editor
Jacob Craycroft
Editor
Kevin Heffernan
Editor
Ben Conable
Production Design
Melissa Bruning
Costume Design
Joaquín Baca-Asay
Director of Photography
.38 Special
Original Music Composer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Super Troopers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Super Troopers about?
Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.
Who directed Super Troopers?
Super Troopers was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.
Who stars in Super Troopers?
The principal cast of Super Troopers includes Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske.
When was Super Troopers released and how long is it?
Super Troopers was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Super Troopers?
Super Troopers had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $23.2M at the worldwide box office (7.73 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Super Troopers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Super Troopers was composed by .38 Special.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Super Troopers?
Super Troopers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).