Kindergarten Cop facts for kids
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| Directed by | Ivan Reitman |
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| Story by | Murray Salem |
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| Music by | Randy Edelman |
| Cinematography | Michael Chapman |
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| Studio | Imagine Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | December 21, 1990 |
| Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $26 million |
| Money made | $202 million |
Kindergarten Cop is a fun action comedy film from 1990. It was directed by Ivan Reitman and released by Universal Pictures. The movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kimble. He is a tough police detective who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher. His mission is to find the wife and child of a dangerous criminal named Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson). They are hiding to stay safe.
The film also features Pamela Reed, Penelope Ann Miller, and Linda Hunt. The music for the movie was created by Randy Edelman. Kindergarten Cop was released in the United States on December 21, 1990. It earned a lot of money, making $202 million around the world. People had different opinions about the movie. However, many praised Arnold Schwarzenegger for trying out comedy roles. He was mostly known for action movies before this. A sequel, Kindergarten Cop 2, was released directly to video in 2016.
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The Story of Kindergarten Cop
This movie tells the story of Detective John Kimble. He is a very tough police officer. Kimble is trying to catch a dangerous criminal named Cullen Crisp. Crisp's ex-wife and son know important information. They are hiding from him.
Kimble learns that Crisp's son attends a kindergarten in Astoria, Oregon. To find them, Kimble must pretend to be a kindergarten teacher. This is a big change for him! He is used to fighting bad guys, not teaching small children.
At first, Kimble struggles with the kids. They are loud and full of energy. But slowly, he starts to connect with them. He even learns to love being a teacher. He also meets a kind teacher named Joyce Palmieri. She might be the person he is looking for.
Kimble has to keep his true identity a secret. He must protect the children and find Crisp's family. All while dealing with the challenges of teaching kindergarten. It's a funny and exciting adventure.
Main Characters
John Kimble
John Kimble is a brave and strong police detective. He is played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Kimble is used to tough police work. He finds it very different to teach young children. He learns a lot about himself and about caring for others.
Joyce Palmieri
Joyce Palmieri is a kind and caring kindergarten teacher. She is played by Penelope Ann Miller. She helps Kimble understand the children. Kimble also starts to have feelings for her. She is a key part of his undercover mission.
Phoebe O'Hara
Phoebe O'Hara is Kimble's police partner. She is played by Pamela Reed. She helps Kimble with his mission. She is also very funny and adds a lot of humor to the movie.
Miss Schlowski
Miss Schlowski is the principal of the kindergarten. She is played by Linda Hunt. She is very strict but fair. She keeps a close eye on Kimble. She makes sure he is doing a good job with the children.
Making the Movie
The film was directed by Ivan Reitman. He is known for directing many popular comedies. These include Ghostbusters. The movie was produced by Ivan Reitman and Brian Grazer. The story was written by Murray Salem. The screenplay was written by Murray Salem, Herschel Weingrod, and Timothy Harris.
The music for the movie was composed by Randy Edelman. He created a score that fits both the action and comedy parts of the film. The movie was made by Imagine Entertainment. It was distributed by Universal Pictures.
Release and Reception
Kindergarten Cop was released in 1990. It was a big success at the box office. It earned over $200 million worldwide. This showed that Arnold Schwarzenegger could be a successful comedy actor.
Worldwide Release Dates
The movie was released in many countries around the world. Here are some of the dates:
| Country | Premiere |
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 Romania |
1990 |
 United States |
21 December 1990 |
 Peru |
1991 |
 Argentina |
3 January 1991 |
 Australia |
3 January 1991 |
 Brazil |
25 January 1991 |
 United Kingdom |
1 February 1991 |
 Ireland |
1 February 1991 |
 Sweden |
1 February 1991 |
 Germany |
7 February 1991 |
 Denmark |
8 February 1991 |
 Finland |
8 February 1991 |
 Netherlands |
8 February 1991 |
 Portugal |
8 February 1991 |
 France |
13 February 1991 |
 South Korea |
14 February 1991 |
 Italy |
8 March 1991 |
 Hungary |
15 March 1991 |
 Spain |
22 March 1991 |
 Turkey |
12 April 1991 |
 Hong Kong |
23 May 1991 |
 Japan |
8 June 1991 |
 Poland |
9 June 1991 |
 Czechoslovakia |
24 January 1992 |
See also
In Spanish: Kindergarten Cop para niños
