Blue Streak (1999)

Name: Blue Streak
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1999-09-17
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, Dave Chappelle, Peter Greene, Nicole Ari Parker

Film · 1h 33m · Rated PG-13

Action, Comedy, Crime

A jewel thief poses as a cop, navigating broad humor and raunchy gags in a brisk, pulpy caper.

Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Blue Streak parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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What is Blue Streak about?

Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.