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The Other Guys
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Adam McKay. With Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes.
63.4/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTUnlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seemingly minor case tur…
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MoviHero lists August 6, 2010 as the release date for The Other Guys. Adam McKay is the listed director. The listed cast includes Will Ferrell as Detective Allen Gamble, Mark Wahlberg as Detective Terry Hoitz, Eva Mendes as Sheila Gamble, Michael Keaton as Captain Gene Mauch. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 6, 2010
GenresCrime · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorAdam McKay
CastWill Ferrell as Detective Allen Gamble, Mark Wahlberg as Detective Terry Hoitz, Eva Mendes as Sheila Gamble, Michael Keaton as Captain Gene Mauch
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Other Guys runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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TMDB: 63.4/100 (6.342/10) from 4,741 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.
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Emotional Impact4/10
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Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
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otherDetective Allen GambleDetective Allen Gamble in The Other Guys (2010), played by Will Ferrell.Open character guide otherDetective Terry HoitzDetective Terry Hoitz in The Other Guys (2010), played by Mark Wahlberg.Open character guide otherSheila GambleSheila Gamble in The Other Guys (2010), played by Eva Mendes.Open character guide
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