Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

Name: Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Genre: Family, Comedy, Action
Released: 2009-01-16
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Kevin James, Jayma Mays, Keir O'Donnell, Bobby Cannavale, Steve Rannazzisi

The mall's least likely hero is on duty.

A shopping-mall security guard finds himself alone inside a robbery and has to rescue the hostages with the limited tools he knows best.

34%Tomatometer116 critics · Rotten Tomatoes

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Why it’s a little special

Kevin James turns awkward determination into a broad underdog comedy, with the familiar shopping mall becoming a playground for unlikely heroics.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Armed criminals, hostage threats, fistfights, crashes, alcohol, body-based teasing, and mild language or suggestive jokes.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Steve Carr
Starring: Kevin James, Jayma Mays, Keir O'Donnell, Bobby Cannavale, Steve Rannazzisi, Shirley Knight, Adhir Kalyan, Peter Gerety, Adam Ferrara, Gary Valentine, Raini Rodriguez, Jamal Mixon
Written by: Kevin James, Nick Bakay
Produced by: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Todd Garner, Kevin James, Barry Bernardi, Jeff Sussman
Release date: January 16, 2009
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genre: Family, Comedy, Action
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Language: English