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Observe and Report
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Observe and Report

2009-04-10 · 86 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Jody Hill
Production companies
Legendary Pictures, De Line Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000
Revenue
USD 24,007,324

Top Cast

Seth RogenSeth RogenRonnie Barnhardt
Ray LiottaRay LiottaDetective Harrison
Anna FarisAnna FarisBrandi
Michael PeñaMichael PeñaDennis
Dan BakkedahlDan BakkedahlMark
Jesse PlemonsJesse PlemonsCharles
John YuanJohn YuanJohn Yuen
Matt YuanMatt YuanMatt Yuen
Celia WestonCelia WestonMom
Collette WolfeCollette WolfeNell
Randy GambillRandy GambillFlasher
Alston BrownBruce
Cody MidthunderD-Rock
Debra-Jayne BrownFemale Reporter
Aziz AnsariAziz AnsariSaddamn
Eddie RouseEddie RouseAngry Store Owner
Patton OswaltPatton OswaltToast A Bun Manager
Lauren Miller RogenLauren Miller RogenGirl Employee
Rafael HerreraJanitor
Ben BestBen BestDetective Nichols

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