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Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz is a 2007 British action comedy film directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Simon Pegg.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hot Fuzz is a 2007 British action comedy film directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Simon Pegg. It stars Simon Pegg as Nicholas Angel, a highly capable London police officer reassigned to a quiet village, where he investigates a series of suspicious deaths alongside his partner, played by Nick Frost. The film is the second installment in the informal Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy created by Wright and Pegg.

Plot

The story begins when Nicholas Angel is reassigned from London to the quiet village of Sandford. As a series of grisly accidents occurs, he investigates with Danny Butterman and uncovers a hidden conspiracy.

Production

Hot Fuzz was directed by Edgar Wright and co-written by Wright and Simon Pegg. It features a cast that includes Pegg, Nick Frost, and Jim Broadbent.

Style and genre

The film blends action and comedy, parodying police and action-movie conventions while contrasting big-city policing with rural village life.

Release and reception

Hot Fuzz was released in 2007 and runs about two hours. It was distributed theatrically in the UK and US and is commonly described as both a critical and commercial success. In Canada, the film has been widely available through theatrical, home video, and streaming distribution.

Key facts

  • The film follows Nicholas Angel, an overachieving London police officer sent to the village of Sandford.
  • Angel is paired with PC Danny Butterman, played by Nick Frost.
  • The plot centers on a series of apparently accidental deaths that Angel suspects are murders.
  • Hot Fuzz is the second film in Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s informal Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.
  • The film was released in 2007 and received a theatrical release in April of that year.
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Canadian context

Hot Fuzz has been widely available in Canada through theatrical, home video, and streaming distribution, and it remains a well-known British comedy among Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hot Fuzz about?
It follows a top London police officer who is reassigned to a quiet village and investigates a string of suspicious deaths that turn out to be more than accidents.
Who directed Hot Fuzz?
Edgar Wright directed the film.
Who wrote Hot Fuzz?
Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg wrote the screenplay.
Who stars in Hot Fuzz?
Simon Pegg stars as Nicholas Angel, with Nick Frost as Danny Butterman; Jim Broadbent is also among the main cast.
What genre is Hot Fuzz?
It is generally classified as an action comedy.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Fuzz
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, writers, cast, and plot overview.
  2. British Film Institute — https://www.bfi.org.uk/film/f75d6fe5-bc69-5b87-9ab3-1a44152c58be/hot-fuzz
    Supports: Director, writers, principal cast, runtime, and release context.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hot_fuzz
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, release date, runtime, and rating information.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425112/
    Supports: Plot premise, cast, and release-year identification.