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The Good Cop 2004

★ 6.426 votes86 min📅 2004-04-16

When a bumbling crew of petty criminals botches a heist by stealing a container of Chinese silk—along with a hidden stash of heroin belonging to the Latvian mafia—they don't just cross one dangerous force; they enrage an entire criminal underworld.

Director: Lasse Spang Olsen

Cast

Kim Bodnia
Kim Bodnia
Jens
Jens Okking
Jens Okking
Manfred
René Dif
René Dif
Thomas
Nicolas Bro
Nicolas Bro
Mulle
Robert Hansen
Robert Hansen
Farfar
Kenneth Carmohn
Kenneth Carmohn
Anders
Kenneth Fogel
Jo
Iben Hjejle
Iben Hjejle
Louise
Thomas Bo Larsen
Thomas Bo Larsen
Per
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Sune

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Good Cop (2004) about?

A small-time crook's botched heist accidentally steals heroin from the Latvian mafia, dragging a plainclothes cop into a deadly spiral of revenge. As the cop tries to mediate, he becomes the target of multiple criminal factions, each with their own deadly agenda. The film follows his desperate fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the mess.

Who directed The Good Cop?

The Good Cop was directed by Lasse Spang Olsen, known for blending action with dark humor in Scandinavian crime cinema.

Who stars in The Good Cop?

The film stars Kim Bodnia as the titular cop, joined by Jens Okking, René Dif, Nicolas Bro, and Robert Hansen in key roles.

Is The Good Cop (2004) worth watching?

For fans of gritty action-comedies with a Scandinavian twist, The Good Cop delivers plenty of thrills and laughs. While it never reached mainstream fame, its tight pacing and Bodnia's engaging performance make it a solid pick for crime comedy lovers. The mix of dark humor and high stakes keeps things entertaining throughout.

How long is The Good Cop?

The Good Cop (2004) has a runtime of 86 minutes.

About The Good Cop (2004) — When a mediocre heist spirals into chaos

When a bumbling crew of petty criminals botches a heist by stealing a container of Chinese silk—along with a hidden stash of heroin belonging to the Latvian mafia—they don't just cross one dangerous force; they enrage an entire criminal underworld. Enter Jens, a street-smart plainclothes cop and old friend of the crew, who tries to smooth things over but ends up caught in a deadly crossfire. The Good Cop (2004), directed by Lasse Spang Olsen, throws Jens into a chaotic whirlwind of Jamaican drug growers, Serbian heroin dealers, and Polish human traffickers, all hunting him down for different reasons. With every alliance turning into a threat, Jens must outsmart a tangled web of crime before the net closes in.

This explosive action-comedy blends dark humor with relentless tension, featuring a fast-paced narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Kim Bodnia stars as the titular cop, supported by a dynamic ensemble cast including Jens Okking, René Dif, and Nicolas Bro. The film explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the blurred lines between law and crime, all wrapped in a gritty Scandinavian aesthetic that feels both authentic and stylish.