Copshop (2021)
Film · Thriller, Crime, Action
Stream itif you enjoy loud, stylised pulp thrillers with a cynical edge and heavy seventies influence.
A gritty, claustrophobic throwback to 70s siege thrillers that thrives on its stylized violence and cynical banter. Joe Carnahan delivers a punchy, adrenaline-fueled standoff that prioritizes cool factor and intensity over deep character work.
What it is about
On the run from a lethal assassin, a wily con artist devises a scheme to hide out inside a small-town police station. However, when the hit man turns up at the precinct, an unsuspecting rookie cop finds herself caught in the crosshairs.
Trailer
What Copshop is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like being trapped in a pressure cooker that eventually explodes into choreographed chaos. The pace is deliberate, spending its first half building tension through sharp, aggressive dialogue and a growing sense of claustrophobia within the confines of a small-town police station. Once the standoff breaks, it shifts into a high-octane gear, favouring visceral gunplay and a grim, neon-tinged aesthetic that feels both modern and retro.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
It is tailor-made for fans of Joe Carnahan’s previous work or anyone who misses the gritty, character-driven action films of the 1970s. Those seeking a sophisticated mystery or deep emotional resonance should skip it, as the focus remains firmly on cool posturing and theatrical violence. One honest caveat: the film relies heavily on a flamboyant, mid-movie antagonist shift that might feel jarring or overly camp compared to the earlier tension.
The right evening for it
This suits a Friday night when you want something punchy and loud that doesn't demand too much intellectual heavy lifting. It is best enjoyed with the volume up and a taste for dark humour.
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How Copshop leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
It leaves you feeling buzzed and slightly rattled, like coming out of a loud concert. The mood is one of dark satisfaction, leaning into its unapologetic, gritty entertainment value.
How Copshop ends
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After Viddick assists Young by cutting the power and steam, Lamb accidentally kills Huber before being incapacitated by Viddick. Murretto declines to kill Lamb, instead shooting Viddick and then finishing off the rival hitman. Rather than helping the wounded Young, Murretto sets the police station on fire. Young confronts him, resulting in a gunfight where she wounds him. Although Schier arrives and shoots Young, Young's body armour saves her, and the suddenly reappearing Viddick kills Schier. Viddick then executes Murretto to complete his contract and flees in a police car with Lamb's head.
The film ends with Young commandeering an ambulance to pursue Viddick as they both sing along to the radio. This concludes the immediate threat of the corrupt officers and hitmen, while leaving the final outcome of Young's pursuit of Viddick unresolved.
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Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
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Teaser · "Hitman" TV Spot
Clip · Copshop (Starring Gerard Butler) | Teddy Takes Advantage Of A False Alarm | Extended Preview
Clip · Copshop - 'Drop The Gun' - On Digital Now
Copshop soundtrack
Music by Clinton Shorter
- 1Draw
- 2Cute Purse
- 3A Day Ahead of the Devil
- 4What Are You In For
- 5Huber
- 6More Than You Need
- 7Common Sense
- 8Left Handed
- 9John Doe
- 10Cleaned
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is Copshop an epic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic, with a tense streak. A gritty, claustrophobic throwback to 70s siege thrillers that thrives on its stylized violence and cynical banter. Joe Carnahan delivers a punchy, adrenaline-fueled standoff that prioritizes cool factor and intensity over deep character work.
- How long is Copshop?
- Copshop runs 108 min and was released in 2021.
- Where can I watch Copshop in Australia?
- In Australia, Copshop is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Copshop?
- The music for Copshop is by Clinton Shorter. The soundtrack album, Copshop (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), has 27 tracks.
- What songs are on the Copshop soundtrack?
- Copshop (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) has 27 tracks, including “Draw”, “Cute Purse”, “A Day Ahead of the Devil”, “What Are You In For” and “Huber”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Copshop worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy loud, stylised pulp thrillers with a cynical edge and heavy seventies influence. IMDb users rate it 6.2 out of 10 from 46,046 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 83%, Metacritic 61 and TMDB users 6.3.
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