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21 Jump Street

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When cops Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go under cover as high-school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.
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A smart, affectionate satire of '80s nostalgia and teen movie tropes, 21 Jump Street offers rowdy mainstream comedy with a surprisingly satisfying bite.

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Tambay Obenson Shadow and Act Not that the original series was high-brow/must-see television, but I figured any remake of it in the 21st century would at least be far more ambitious than this tired bit of recycling. Aug 14, 2017 Full Review Richard Brody The New Yorker The late-eighties TV series is rebooted with jolts of sentiment, personal discovery, and wild comedy. Mar 26, 2012 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times It has a tone all its own: drunk enough to lower the inhibitions; not so drunk that it becomes unintelligible. Rated: 3/5 Mar 19, 2012 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Let's face it. Genitalia jokes and people on drugs are funny. Cringing over homophobia and stereotypes is funny. Rated: 3/5 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Here’s a movie that’s aware of all its clichés, but somehow, with no limit of energy and humor, uses our awareness of these formulas as its strength. Rated: 3/4 Feb 22, 2023 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies While some original films make it through the cracks, almost everything these days is a sequel, reboot, or remake...our wallets are what do the talking and we keep rewarding Hollywood for this behavior. Rated: 4/5 Mar 16, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel S This proves that not all reboots are doomed. Instead of trying to copy the original, it flips the concept into a self-aware, fast-paced comedy that pokes fun at buddy cop clichés, high school stereotypes, and itself. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum’s chemistry is the heart of the film.. Hill brings sharp wit while Tatum surprises with strong comedic timing. Add Ice Cube’s perfectly intimidating (yet hilarious) captain and a clever script full of relentless jokes, and you’ve got a comedy that doesn’t just work.. it thrives. It may not be a deep story, but it delivers exactly what it promises: smartly stupid fun that still holds up years later. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/25 Full Review Ashlee K. Funny and relatable, I have not seen the original so hard to connect, but I liked that some heavy themes such as bullying were engaged in a lighthearted way but still with a lesson. The soundtrack is also electrifying and enchanting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Jens N A surprisingly sharp film that mixes several genres together - and then subverts them all. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Jace T Okay, I haven't watched this movie in a long time, but I remember absolutely loving it at the time. I watched some reviews and recaps of this film to refresh myself for a review. There really is a special place in my heart for 21 Jump Street. I wasn't sure when I watched it if I would find it very funny, but it shocked me by being absolutely hilarious! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Ryan H I laughed…a lot…and this film proved Channing Tatum has great comedic talent. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 50 minutes!!!!!!! Rated R for Drug Material, Crude and Sexual Content, Pervasive Language, Some Violence and Teen Drinking!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $138,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Phil Lord

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Christopher Miller

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Jonah Hill

Schmidt

Channing Tatum

Jenko

Brie Larson

Molly Tracey

Dave Franco

Eric Molson

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(L-R) Channing Tatum (center left) as Jenko and Jonah Hill (center right) as Schmidt in "21 Jump Street." (L-R) Jonah Hill as Schmidt and Channing Tatum as Jenko in "21 Jump Street." (L-R) Channing Tatum as Jenko and Jonah Hill as Schmidt in "21 Jump Street." (L-R) Channing Tatum as Jenko and Jonah Hill as Schmidt in "21 Jump Street." (L-R) Ice Cube as Capt. Dickson, Jonah Hill as Schmidt and Channing Tatum as Jenko in "21 Jump Street." (L-R) Jonah Hill as Schmidt and Channing Tatum as Jenko in "21 Jump Street." (L-R) Channing Tatum as Jenko and Jonah Hill as Schmidt in "21 Jump Street." (L-R) Jonah Hill as Schmidt and Channing Tatum as Jenko in "21 Jump Street." Ellie Kemper (center) as Ms. Griggs and Channing Tatum (right) as Jenko in "21 Jump Street." Rob Riggle as Mr. Walters in "21 Jump Street." View more photos

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Synopsis When cops Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go under cover as high-school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.
Director
Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Producer
Neal H. Moritz, Stephen J. Cannell
Screenwriter
Michael Bacall
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Original Film, SJC Studios
Rating
R (Drug Material|Crude and Sexual Content|Pervasive Language|Some Violence|Teen Drinking)
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 16, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 4, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$138.4M
Runtime
1h 50m
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