Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop

Kindergarten Cop

1990Movie111 minEnglish

Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users75%
Director: Ivan ReitmanGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Family

Plot Summary

A tough, grizzled detective named John Kimble goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to track down a dangerous drug dealer. Posing as Mr. Boggs, Kimble must navigate the chaotic world of five-year-olds, learning to control his temper and embrace his softer side. His mission becomes complicated when he starts to bond with the children and develops feelings for the mother of one of his students.

Critical Reception

Kindergarten Cop was a commercial success, grossing over $200 million worldwide, but received mixed reviews from critics. While Schwarzenegger's comedic turn was often praised, many found the film's premise and execution to be formulaic and predictable. However, it has since gained a cult following for its blend of action, comedy, and heartwarming moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger's comedic performance is a highlight, surprising many with his ability to handle a classroom of children.
  • The film successfully blends action elements with lighthearted comedy, creating an entertaining, albeit predictable, family-friendly movie.
  • Despite a somewhat contrived plot, the chemistry between Schwarzenegger and the child actors makes the film endearing.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its humor and Schwarzenegger's unexpected role as a kindergarten teacher. Many appreciated the heartwarming moments and the successful blend of action and comedy, though some found the plot to be quite predictable.

Fun Fact

During the filming of a scene where Arnold Schwarzenegger's character is teaching the children about dinosaurs, he actually named one of the dinosaurs after his then-girlfriend and future wife, Maria Shriver.

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tmdb76622195

tmdb76622195

Shockingly dated. Sure, Arnold is kind of funny and the kids are very cute, but the constant violence, language, junkies, and aiming guns at small children in this day and age (or any day and age). I definitely do not recommend this for an...
John Chard

John Chard

It's his toughest assignment so far! Kindergarten Cop is directed by Ivan Reitman and it stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kimble, a tough police detective who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to catch drug dealing baddie Cul...
tmdb44006625

tmdb44006625

Between Kindergarten Cop and Predator, you will learn about half of Arnold's famous one liners. That doesn't mean Kindergarten Cop is laughable trash. In fact, it's a wonderfully heartwarming story about broken families and how we learn to ...
bensonmum2

bensonmum2

John Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a cop assigned to put a killer named Crisp behind bars for good. To do so, Kimble needs to find Crisp's son and ex-wife. All he knows for certain is the name of the small Oregon town where the live and...