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Freebie and the Bean is a 1974 American buddy-cop comedy-action film directed by Richard Rush. It stars James Caan as Freebie and Alan Arkin as Bean, two mismatched San Francisco police officers tasked with protecting a mob informant. The film is characterised by its chaotic humour, action sequences, and four major chase scenes, reportedly featuring over 100 car crashes.
The film was released on December 25, 1974, and has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes. It is categorised under the genres of Comedy, Action, and Crime. The film is rated Unrated. Key supporting characters include Valerie Harper as Bean's wife and Loretta Swit as Meyers' Wife.
Critical and audience reception is mixed. The film holds an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10. Some reviews praise its comedic skits and specific scenes, such as a car crashing into an apartment building or Bean's interrogation of his wife, describing them as some of the funniest scenes ever seen. Other reviews criticise the film's flat humour and excessive public violence, noting that the characters can be difficult to connect with. One review also warns that the film may be politically incorrect and potentially offensive to some viewers.
In terms of current availability for UK consumers, Freebie and the Bean is not available for free streaming. The film can be purchased or rented through several digital platforms. Options for purchase include Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home as a download. It can also be rented via Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand online. For physical media, the film is available on DVD from Barnes & Noble and on Blu-ray from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.