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Kid Cop
Eleven year old Peter Hansen is determined to follow his Dad's career example by becoming a one-boy neighborhood police force. When a local burglary is committed, Peter follows clues overlooked by the police and ends up in getting into bigger trouble than he ever imagined.
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Plot Summary
When a bumbling cop gets framed for a crime he didn't commit, he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to find the real culprits. Navigating the chaotic world of pint-sized students and classroom antics, he must maintain his cover while also trying to bring down a criminal organization.
Critical Reception
Kid Cop was a low-budget action-comedy that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the 'cop goes undercover' genre, with predictable humor and uninspired action sequences. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be too derivative of similar, more successful movies.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies on tired gags.
The performances are uninspired, and the plot is predictable.
A derivative and forgettable family film.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by John T. Kiffmeyer, who also stars in it and co-wrote the screenplay. He is known for his work on other independent and direct-to-video films.
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