“No badge, no training, no clue—just pure dumb luck.” 

Almost Cops (2025) is a wild and hilarious buddy-cop comedy that proves you don’t need a badge to get into serious trouble—just really bad timing, a suspicious van, and two guys with no clue what they’re doing. Directed by Kyle Newacheck (Game Over, Man!, Workaholics), the film is a high-speed, low-responsibility thrill ride through mistaken identity, accidental heroism, and utter chaos.

The story follows best friends Trey (Anthony Ramos) and Derek (Jack Quaid), two underachieving mall security trainees who dream of becoming real cops but fail the academy—miserably. One night, while practicing “tactical” moves behind the mall, they unwittingly stumble into an FBI sting operation. Mistaken for undercover agents, the two are swept into a federal case involving stolen weapons, crooked officials, and a European arms dealer with a man bun and no mercy.

Despite having zero training, Trey and Derek somehow manage to fake their way through high-speed chases, interrogation rooms, and even an actual raid. Along the way, they receive reluctant help from a jaded veteran agent (played by Regina Hall) who suspects they’re frauds—but also can't deny their dumb luck keeps saving the day.

With sharp comedic timing, ridiculous action, and a surprising amount of heart, Almost Cops delivers nonstop laughs while poking fun at buddy-cop clichés. The chemistry between Ramos and Quaid is the film’s core strength, making the chaos feel charming instead of just outrageous.

In the end, Almost Cops (2025) isn’t about becoming real cops—it’s about friendship, guts, and learning that doing the right thing doesn’t always require a badge… but it definitely helps.