K-9
1989 · Movie · PG-13 · 101 min · ★ 6.2 · 37% critics
A hard-charging cop hunting a dangerous drug dealer is forced to team up with a trained police dog. The dog’s incredible nose helps the case, but its stubborn streak and chaotic habits turn the investigation into a messy, funny struggle that spills into the cop’s home and relationships.
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Details
- Years
- 1989
- Release date
- 1989-04-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 37/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (1,052 votes)
About
If you enjoy light buddy-cop comedies where a mismatched partnership causes constant chaos, this delivers easy laughs and action; Not for you if you want sharp realism, big surprises, or nonstop comedy like Miss Congeniality.
Pros: funny man-and-dog banter; family-friendly action; lovable canine star | Cons: predictable story beats; uneven laughs; thin villain
Themes
- helicopter
- shadowing
- police operation
- cop
- police headquarter
- drugs
- criminal
- dog
- german shepherd
- policeman
- stakeout
- police dog
- +3 more
Cast & crew
Jim Belushi
as Mike Dooley
Mel Harris
as Tracy
Kevin Tighe
as Lyman
Ed O'Neill
as Brannigan
James Handy
as Captain Byers
Daniel Davis
as Halstead
Cotter Smith
as Gilliam
John Snyder
as Freddie
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Benny the Mule
Sherman Howard
as Dillon
Directed by Rod Daniel