The Other Guys is a 2010 American buddy cop action-comedy film directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as Detective Allen Gamble and Detective Terry Hoitz, respectively. The film revolves around two NYPD detectives, Gamble and Hoitz, who are not the typical popular cops on the force, but rather the "other guys" who do desk work and who are constantly belittled by their fellow officers.
One day, the pair stumble upon a huge financial fraud case involving billionaire David Ershon (Steve Coogan) and start to investigate. However, they are constantly met with resistance from their superiors and colleagues who are not convinced that they are capable of handling the case. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Gamble and Hoitz find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations and realize that they might be in over their heads.
Along the way, the duo forms an unlikely bond and even manage to gain some respect from their fellow officers. The film also features several humorous subplots, including Gamble's awkward marriage to his hot wife (Eva Mendes) and Hoitz's resentment towards his partner for accidentally shooting Derek Jeter.
The Other Guys received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing over $170 million worldwide. It is widely praised for its witty writing, comedic performances, and parody of the buddy cop genre.