Kindergarten Cop (1990)
A tough cop goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher, finding whimsical, heartwarming chaos and broad, wholesome humor.
Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.
How intense is Kindergarten Cop?
Kindergarten Cop has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Kindergarten Cop feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingcrowd pleasingcampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream Kindergarten Cop
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Kindergarten Cop for you?
Is Kindergarten Cop scary?
No. Kindergarten Cop is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Kindergarten Cop gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Kindergarten Cop sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Kindergarten Cop OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Kindergarten Cop?
Kindergarten Cop runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Kindergarten Cop?
Kindergarten Cop is streaming on AMC+ and YouTube (free).
Does Kindergarten Cop have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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