Hot Fuzz

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Hot Fuzz

R

2007

2h 1m

Comedy

Action

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As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf (Nick Frost) for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Nick smells something rotten in the idyllic village.

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Critics Consensus

The brilliant minds behind Shaun of the Dead successfully take a shot at the buddy cop genre with Hot Fuzz. The result is a bitingly satiric and hugely entertaining parody.

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David Fear

Blender

Sep 8, 2023

What makes Wright & Co.’s buddy-cop goof so spot-on is that, like their previous take on splatter flicks, the pair share an affection for -- and thorough knowledge of -- cineplex cheese with their film-geek fan base.

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Dana Stevens

Slate

Aug 18, 2007

It's such a vibrant goof, so full of love both for the movies and for its cast of ridiculous characters that you forgive it the odd soggy stretch.

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

Jul 19, 2007

With a fine image and sound transfer and a worthwhile collection of hearty extras, Hot Fuzz is now in the running for the title of DVD of the Year.

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jan 18, 2025

4.5/5

"Hot Fuzz is a masterclass in comedy filmmaking, with a razor-sharp script and pitch-perfect performances that keep the laughs rolling."

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 8, 2024

4/4

This is great filmmaking and storytelling that just so happens to allude to other action movies in its construction. And quite frankly, it’s greatly entertaining in both the comedic and action realms, far surpassing its referenced sources.

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Sean Axmaker

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Apr 14, 2023

... the madcap shoot-outs that erupt in the cute little country village... is both a surreal parody of urban action spectacle and seventies TV cop clichés and a marvelous bit of comic action in its own right.

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Joel

Jun 7, 2026

hilarious classic which is even better in theaters.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 10, 2026

Hot Fuzz = a *4.5* star Movie!

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Raja A

@Trafficman Aug 4, 2026

Not as good as Shaun of the dead, but it is still a masterpiece in it's own right, and still great to watch on it's own. But the best way to watch it is sitting around with your friends, surrounded by lethal amounts of Pizza, and Ice cream, like I did today.

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S. O

@Col._Angus Jul 30, 2026

The last half hour of this is pretty ridiculous. Overall it's just silly. The comedic elements keep it moving, but it's not enough.

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Kevin K

@DrWatson90 Jul 13, 2026

One of my all time favorites, may eve become a cult classic.

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Par H

@Parhwy Jul 4, 2026

Hot Fuzz (2007) is a 114-minute-long British comedy I saw on Prime in July 2026. Iconic. I've seen this countless times. The story, the smash-editing, the plot, the cast, the dialogue, the everything. Does it have flaws? Possibly. I can’t see them and I ain’t looking. Actually, I will concede that the swan story could have been omitted without loss. Rewatch? LOL, yes. Recommend? Ha, yes! 9/10.

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Synopsis

As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf (Nick Frost) for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Nick smells something rotten in the idyllic village.

Director: Edgar Wright
Producer: Tim Bevan, Nira Park, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Some Graphic Images|Language|Violent Content)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 20, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.6M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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