Coffee & Kareem
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 3, 2020
3.3
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 35 Ratings
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andy_indierockApr 3, 2020
Hey, i dont know why people hate it. It’s quite funny with vulgar jokes. Hey, it's free when u got in lockdown, what u really asking for? VOD with paying money?
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8
JasonBellowsApr 3, 2020
I can't remember the last time I saw a movie that made me laugh like this. If messed up stuff makes you laugh -- You're gonna love this movie.
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1
Cschmidt007Apr 3, 2020
This movie is not funny. You actually root for the bad guys to win and kill everyone involved.
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0
JbuerApr 3, 2020
Disappointed to see actors whom I once respected involved in the worst film ever. Real shame. Moreover, I was beginning to regard Netflix as a quality production house, then they go and do this!
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6
tropicAcesApr 3, 2020
It’s clearly not art, and it’s pretty bland in its construction, but... I laughed. A fair amount. Certainly worth the $0 price of admission.
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2
JLuis_001Apr 8, 2020
This was a unfunny **** piece of **** nonsense.

Bottom of the Netflix catalogue. Among their worst stuff.
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2
theredskySep 5, 2020
I'm sorry but I find Ed Helms so annoying in everything he does. Don't waste your time with this
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JoeFreshApr 13, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Garbage movie - not a single funny part. ED helms and little kid are not even close to being funny. this is one of the worst movies to ever be on Netflix. DO NOT WATCH!… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeApr 18, 2020
It's another day at home. What should you watch?

Well, I watched a new, original movie from Netflix - Coffee & Kareem. It is sort of a buddy, odd couple, foul-mouthed-kid, cop comedy from the director, Michael Dowse, who also directed lastIt's another day at home. What should you watch?

Well, I watched a new, original movie from Netflix - Coffee & Kareem. It is sort of a buddy, odd couple, foul-mouthed-kid, cop comedy from the director, Michael Dowse, who also directed last summer's flop, Stuber. Remember Stuber?

Anyway, Coffee & Kareem stars Ed Helms as an inept, Detroit cop named, James Coffee, who is hot and heavy with a woman played by Taraji P. Henson, who has a 12 year-old son, Kareem. Kareem is not supposed to know that his mother is dating this cop; and, when he finds out, you know it's going to hit the fan. Kareem does so much posturing in the early scenes that you know he's more trouble than he's worth. Nevertheless, Coffee wants to be with Kareem's mother and will do whatever it takes to win this kid over. As these buddy cop movies go, Coffee and Kareem end up in a high stakes investigation that involves shoot outs, car chases, yelling and lots and lots of cursing. Don't worry, Netflix has appropriately rated this one, TV-MA.

In a time where we are scrounging for lightness and humor in life, a robust comedy would be a good thing, and something for the family would be even better. Unfortunately, Coffee & Kareem isn't exactly the family fare you have been looking for. Yes, it has its funny moments, mostly courtesy of Coffee's lack of police skills and Helms's physical comedy; but, for the most part, the laughs are pretty cheap. Take for instance, the pun in the title. Groan. The movie tends to rely on the incessant f-bombs dropped by the 12-year-old and then there are some offensive racial and homophobic jokes, which are more offensive because they're not funny than anything else.

I will note that Betty Gilpin plays a colleague of Coffee's. She is the top officer at the precinct. Gilpin is fun throughout. She has a manic and aggressive energy that's surprising. Taraji P. Henson, on the other hand, is wasted. She is good when she is around - bringing some great momma-bear feistiness, but she's not in enough. It must have been a slow weak in the final season of "Empire". To me, the focus on Kareem drags the movie down, especially, because the plot is so predictable the only reason to stick around is for the comedy.

Now, for those looking for a flick where you can just turn off your brain and you are easily amused by crudeness and a 12-year-old cursing, then Coffee & Kareem is a passable 88 minutes. Watch it and then immediately forget it. A better rated-R comedy about raunchy tweens is Good Boys. Watch that. A better odd-couple/buddy cop movie is The Heat, with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. Watch that. If you don’t want to throw away 88 minutes and you want something that’s actually funny, then you can skip this, pick out a classic comedy and call it a day.… Expand
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6
bradens584Dec 19, 2020
Coffee and Kareem isn’t great. It’s debatable whether it’s even good. But this movie received so much hate from critics that it’s ridiculous. This movie currently sits at 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, that’s worse than ALL THE STAR WARS PREQUELS.Coffee and Kareem isn’t great. It’s debatable whether it’s even good. But this movie received so much hate from critics that it’s ridiculous. This movie currently sits at 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, that’s worse than ALL THE STAR WARS PREQUELS. And I have to say; I enjoyed Coffee and Kareem. It’s not original, rather it’s almost painfully generic. But it delivers on comedy. This movie is hilarious, most all of the jokes land and they’re almost all at least chuckle-worthy. Ed Helms (Andy from the Office, Stu from the Hangover) is great as always, and has great chemistry with his co-star, Terrence Little Gardenhigh. The plot isn’t anything innovative or original, but it kept me engaged enough that I wasn’t checking my watch. Action, crude comedy, great performances, strong characters, Coffee and Kareem isn’t anything new, but it’s a fun time.… Expand
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JusBlazeApr 6, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was highly disappointing it missed on so many levels the little midget **** was not funny and Ed helms seems to have forgotten his timing… Expand
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Mtoboggan89Apr 9, 2020
Horrible movie! Felt like the movie was made for kids but the language and violence was confusing. Good if your 11 years old!
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CaptGreybushApr 13, 2020
Not funny, incredibly insensitive, vaguely racist, and exploitative. The worst 1:30 of my life. And I had Covid-19.
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ViewerxMay 2, 2020
This movie is just painful to watch as a movie fam. From a socio-cultural perspective the movie is just **** appalling. The narrative feels forced "police are your friends, hip hop and african american youth are just a danger to society".This movie is just painful to watch as a movie fam. From a socio-cultural perspective the movie is just **** appalling. The narrative feels forced "police are your friends, hip hop and african american youth are just a danger to society". This film is just a joke.… Expand
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KootylMay 12, 2020
This was an absolutely disgusting and horrible movie, it honestly wasn't funny at all. Some of the lines in this film, I couldn't believe were uttered. I was a huge fan of Ed Helms but lost all respect for him after watching this film.This was an absolutely disgusting and horrible movie, it honestly wasn't funny at all. Some of the lines in this film, I couldn't believe were uttered. I was a huge fan of Ed Helms but lost all respect for him after watching this film. Whoever Terrence Little Gardenhigh's parents are......please re-evaluate your life and your parenting....PLEASE, you're an embarrassment as parents. This film was absolute trash. DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM.… Expand
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7
King_HydraJun 21, 2020
I laughed out loud a few times. There were some Cringey moments. There were also Laughing my ass off, moments.
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
If you find Ed Helms annoying like I do then this film will definitely be insufferable.
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