Super Troopers (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.6

Super Troopers poster

Released in 2001, Super Troopers is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, running about 100 minutes. “Altered State Police” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.

Who’s in it. Super Troopers stars Jay Chandrasekhar as Thorny, Steve Lemme as Mac, Kevin Heffernan as Farva and Paul Soter as Foster, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Super Troopers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Super Troopers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Super Troopers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Super Troopers (2001)?
In US, Super Troopers is available to stream on Hulu and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Super Troopers worth watching?
Super Troopers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Super Troopers?
Super Troopers stars Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Kevin Heffernan, Paul Soter and Brian Cox.
When was Super Troopers released?
Super Troopers was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.