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Keaton's Cop (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1990, Keaton's Cop is a crime film directed by Robert Burge, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Ex-mobster Keaton, now living in a retirement home, narrowly misses being the target of a mob hit. Policemen Jake, an old friend of Keaton's, and Gable, a violent cop who takes an immediate disliking to the aging gangster are called in to keep Keaton safe as well as investigate the hit. There is a turn of events though when Jake is killed by the hit-men...Gable and Keaton are forced to get along while they search for whoever killed their friend and partner. Adding to the challenge, they only have 48 hours to solve this case on their own!

Who’s in it. Keaton's Cop stars Lee Majors as Mike Gable, Abe Vigoda as Louis Keaton, Don Rickles as Jake and Art LaFleur as Detective Ed Hayes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Keaton's Cop has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keaton's Cop page.

If you liked it. Fans of Keaton's Cop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Keaton's Cop (1990)?
In US, Keaton's Cop is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Keaton's Cop worth watching?
Keaton's Cop holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Keaton's Cop?
Keaton's Cop stars Lee Majors, Abe Vigoda, Don Rickles, Art LaFleur and Tracy Brooks Swope.
When was Keaton's Cop released?
Keaton's Cop was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.