Andre Gonzales
6/10Not the greatest movie. Really funny though. He always dreamed of becoming a cop. He runs his security team at the mall like he's the captain. They spend most of the movie trying to catch a male flasher.
Reviewed on July 21, 2023
Observe and Report(2009)
Right now, the world needs a hero.
5.4(764)1h 26m2009-04-10
ComedyCrimeDrama
Observe and Report Synopsis
Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.
Observe and Report (2009) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Jody Hill, released on April 10, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Anna Faris and Michael Peña. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 764 ratings.
- Director:
- Jody Hill
- Writers:
- Jody Hill
- Producers:
- Donald De Line
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Orr
- Composer:
- Joseph Stephens
- Production:
- Legendary Pictures, De Line Pictures
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,007,324
- Status:
- Released
Observe and Report (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Observe and Report before you stream it.
Observe and Report Cast & Crew
Main cast
Seth Rogen
as Ronnie Barnhardt
Ray Liotta
as Detective Harrison
Anna Faris
as Brandi
Michael Peña
as Dennis
Dan Bakkedahl
as Mark
Jesse Plemons
as Charles
John Yuan
as John Yuen
Matt Yuan
as Matt Yuen
Celia Weston
as Mom
Collette Wolfe
as Nell
Randy Gambill
as Flasher
- Alston Brown
Alston Brown
as Bruce
Key crew
Directed by Jody Hill, written by Jody Hill, produced by Donald De Line.
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Observe and Report Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 764 ratings.
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Observe and Report – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Observe and Report online?
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Observe and Report (2009) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Observe and Report?
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The main cast of Observe and Report (2009) includes Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Anna Faris, Michael Peña and Dan Bakkedahl. The film was directed by Jody Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Observe and Report released?
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Observe and Report was released on April 10, 2009 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Observe and Report worth watching?
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Observe and Report (2009) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 764 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Observe and Report?
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