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

09/08/2023

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

08/18/2007

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

07/19/2007

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

01/18/2025

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

03/08/2024

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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04/14/2023

... 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

hilarious classic which is even better in theaters.

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Kevin K

@DrWatson90 Jul 13

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

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Par H

@Parhwy Jul 4

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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Jason R

@J-Rush1411 Jun 25

Has to be one of the best British films ever

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D P

@RT45936356 Jun 25

Excellent comedy. Didn't even know it existed until I started seeing clips of it on Youtube. Then when it appeared on Amazon Prime, I clicked on it immediately. Perfect way to pass time.

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Brendan K.

@Bkeller25 Jun 21

Not sure why everyone raves about this one, and this is coming from someone who LOVED Shaun of the Dead. I just can't quite get into Hot Fuzz in comparison. It does have its moments for sure, but I didn't find myself to be laughing nearly as much. Cop/detective type films aren't really that interesting to me in general, so maybe it's just the subject matter. It's still overall a good movie, I just don't view it nearly as highly as Shaun of the Dead. I also find it kinda boring at parts and the editing to be a bit distracting. Felt like a Saw movie at times.

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Jim Broadbent

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - Here Come the Fuzz

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - Kill the Messenger

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - Get Out of My Village!

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - Sea Mine

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - Narp?

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - Mindless Violence

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - The Shortest Police Chase

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - The Battle for Sandford Begins

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Hot Fuzz: Official Clip - Good Luck Nicholas

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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)