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Rent-a-Cop

4.719871h 32mRMovieComedyCrimeAction

Detective Tony Church is forced to retire and become a store rent-a-cop when his drug sting operation comes to a tragic end by a masked killer. He joins forces with a prostitute, the only one able to identify the killer, to bring him to justice.

DirectorJerry London
WritersMichael Blodgett·Dennis Shryack
ProducerRaymond Wagner

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Cast · Directed by Jerry London

BRBurt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
Tony Church
LMLiza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli
Della Roberts
JRJames Remar
James Remar
Dancer
RMRichard Masur
Richard Masur
Roger
DWDionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick
Beth
BCBernie Casey
Bernie Casey
Lemar
RBRobby Benson
Robby Benson
Pitts
JSJohn Stanton
John Stanton
Alexander
JRJohn P. Ryan
John P. Ryan
Wieser
LDLarry Dolgin
Larry Dolgin
Capt. James
RA
Roslyn Alexander
Miss Barley
CECyrus Elias
Cyrus Elias
Victor

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Rent-a-Cop — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rent-a-Cop?

Rent-a-Cop is streaming on MovieSphere+, Howdy and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rent-a-Cop on Netflix?

No, Rent-a-Cop is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on MovieSphere+ and Howdy.

Is Rent-a-Cop on Amazon Prime Video?

Rent-a-Cop isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rent-a-Cop for free?

Rent-a-Cop is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.