Top 8 The Other Guys Movie Details

While searching the internet for The Other Guys movie facts, I found some interesting little known details. Obscure enough that most people could miss it, I want to make you a favor by creating ordered lists with the most intriguing hidden details.

Most of them are not blatantly obvious to be observed at first sight, so take your time and read carefully. We have extensive definitions that accurately explain any behind the scene meaning or famous dialogues.

The Rock parodies over the top action movies by jumping off of a building and falling to his death, but then stars in Hobbs and Shaw (2019) which is an over the top action movie with an almost identical scene.
The Rock parodies over the top action movies by jumping off of a building and falling to his death, but then stars in Hobbs and Shaw (2019) which is an over the top action movie with an almost identical scene.
Detective Terry Hoits is shown using a small revolver as a secondary gun. The practice of carrying a revolver for a backup gun is called "the New York reload" which got its name from New York police officers like Terry carrying small revolvers as backup guns.
Detective Terry Hoits is shown using a small revolver as a secondary gun. The practice of carrying a revolver for a backup gun is called "the New York reload" which got its name from New York police officers like Terry carrying small revolvers as backup guns.

Trivia

I have collected all the famous movie trivia questions with answers from Reddit and other sources. They can be very useful in quizzes or games, or simply to learn more information. Most of the fun The Other Guys details are suitable for kids.

  1. There is a chase in the opening scene which ends with the burning down and destruction of the fa?ade of Trump Tower in New York City. Trump had demanded a cameo in the movie in exchange of the shot which was later cut as the director felt it was too 'cheeseball'

Easter Eggs

Finding Easter Eggs in movies is one of my favorite hobbies. Hidden objects, characters, and their meanings are wonderful ways to discover the filmmaker's perspectives of any given movie.

  • 1 - The news coverage of the big case that Allen and Terry cracked is covered by GNN, the network that was started in Anchorman 2 (2013).
    The news coverage of the big case that Allen and Terry cracked is covered by GNN, the network that was started in Anchorman 2 (2013).

  • A man on the street says Mark and someone is recording them in the background.

  • 1 - Mark Wahlberg's desktop becomes a shark after the Tuna v. Lion debate he has with Will Ferrell
    Mark Wahlberg's desktop becomes a shark after the Tuna v. Lion debate he has with Will Ferrell

Hidden Details

1 - Will Ferrell's character checks to see who his phone dialed and shows his phone is clearly a prop with simulated screens.
Will Ferrell's character checks to see who his phone dialed and shows his phone is clearly a prop with simulated screens.
The Other Guys poster
The Other Guys poster

The Other Guys Plot: Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize, only things don't quite go as planned.

I am pretty sure that you've watched The Other Guys, maybe in a theater near you or on the small screen, but probably not many of the small details have taken your attention. Most of the previous facts are hidden for some reason, but still, there is plenty of randomly forgetten stuff that makes the movie unique and interesting. The more you know, the more fascinated you'll be about The Other Guys and will watch it online, download or stream it again and again.

Genre Action, Comedy, Crime
Director Adam McKay
Main Actors Will Ferrell, Derek Jeter, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes
IMDB score 6.6

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