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Franchise · 2 films · 1993–2017

Cop and a Half Movies in Order

Burt Reynolds plays a veteran cop who reluctantly takes an eight-year-old child as his partner to solve a murder investigation. A straight-to-DVD sequel, entitled Cop and a Half: New Recruit, was released on August 10, 2017, starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Lulu Wilson.

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Cop and a Half Watch Order

Release order
2
Total Films
1993
First Release
2017
Latest Release
5.1
Avg Rating

Every Film

Watch Cop and a Half in Order

Watch the Cop and a Half movies in release order, starting with Cop & ½ (1993) and continuing through Cop and a Half: New Recruit (2017). The series spans 2 films, released between 1993 and 2017. Audiences rate the franchise 5.1/10 on average.

What order should you watch Cop and a Half?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Cop and a Half. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Cop and a Half largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Cop and a Half franchise

Burt Reynolds plays a veteran cop who reluctantly takes an eight-year-old child as his partner to solve a murder investigation. A straight-to-DVD sequel, entitled Cop and a Half: New Recruit, was released on August 10, 2017, starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Lulu Wilson.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Cop and a Half?
The recommended Cop and a Half watch order by release date is: 1. Cop & ½ (1993), 2. Cop and a Half: New Recruit (2017).
What is the first Cop and a Half movie?
The first Cop and a Half movie is Cop & ½, released on April 2, 1993.
What is the most recent Cop and a Half movie?
The most recent Cop and a Half movie is Cop and a Half: New Recruit (2017).
How many Cop and a Half movies are there?
There are 2 movies in the Cop and a Half franchise.
What is the highest-rated Cop and a Half movie?
The highest-rated Cop and a Half movie is Cop and a Half: New Recruit, with an audience score of 5.5/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Cop and a Half movies in order?
While each Cop and a Half movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 2 films.
Where can I watch Cop and a Half movies online?
Most Cop and a Half movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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