Arnold Schwarzenegger Saves Boy From Abusive Dad | Kindergarten Cop (1990) | Family Flicks

Mr. Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) stands up to an abusive father, delivering justice in his own unconventional way.
Kindergarten Cop (1990): Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as an undercover cop posing as a kindergarten teacher in order to catch a dangerous criminal. Once he wrangles his young charges, as well as the affections of a beautiful teacher (Penelope Ann Miller), he prepares for a final showdown with his intended prey in this "Totally enjoyable" (Ralph Novak, People Magazine) action-comedy from director Ivan Reitman.
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[@malaik2006]

This was the peak of Arnold...same year he did Total Recall, and few months later T2 , what a blessed era we had ...

[@itdontmeannothingnotathing3385]

Not forgetting twins Malaik I think that was one of his best films bro

[@NickSmelser-ws1nm]

Yep, T2, was the summer of 91.

[@alphanerd7221]

His peak was earlier, before he started being a cartoon in every movie.

[@Assass1n_King]

DUN DUN DUN DUN DUNNN

[@GreatNewsVideo]

Now he is a globalist scumbag. oh well

[@MISTAWULFY]

Arnold really is a great actor. That subtle smile growing as he realizes she’s actually praising him instead of punishing him never gets old

[@Scipio488]

I was impressed by that, too!

[@gila4128]

😊p​@@Scipio488

[@ellieh.5419]

interesting just how much acting classes can improve someone's acting, a lot of people take good actors for granted, like it's just a natural part of them, like a talent, but Arnold does have some genuine Acting gigs that show just how much he improved after working so hard for it a shame it cant take his accent away tho ahha

[@bernardhsu8331]

@@ellieh.5419the accent is his trademark

[@waynepolo6193]

@@ellieh.5419 He very much chose AGAINST ridding himself of his Austrian accent. It was kind of his “F U” to every Hollywood agency and producer who said he’d never make it because of the way he spoke. He’s an immigrant who became a SEVEN. TIME. Mr. Olympia winner… BEFORE he became United States Governor. Does anyone seriously think a man with that much dedication couldn’t drop an accent he didn’t want? He had access to every dialect coach Hollywood had to offer and said, “Nah. I’m good.”

[@ngcastronerd4791]

The vicarious punch at the end from Mrs. Hunt always makes me smile.

[@psychee1]

Yeah, this scene cemented her as one of the best characters in the entire movie.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Same

[@phettumbling9863]

Likewise 😸

[@KateJessen]

Ditto!!

[@danwaldis4553]

Such a sweetheart with latent vengeful tendencies! LOL! I liked it too!

[@413PDS]

This scene always brings me happiness and a tear in my eyes. A good hearted teacher, protecting the abused child.

[@ScottPittman-jc7ph]

it saddens me greatly that those teachers don't exist anymore. may god forgive us for standing by and doing nothing.

[@shirtsguitar]

❤

[@df2460]

And a real principal who knows when real justice was done and doesn’t live and die by the rules

[@JP-xg6bv]

​​@@ScottPittman-jc7phdf has it right. I worked in a school for years, standardized expectations and such have scared every educator into a corner, combine that with the inability to be honest about shitty parenting with parents and you have a generation of kids with depression and social anxiety on top of underfunded schools. There is a certain political party that wants to even abolish public education itself so only rich kids can get an education, and they've been doing a masterful job of lying to the public, blaming staff while quietly gutting funding and giving the savings to their friends through military contracting and other means. We cannot stand by and do nothing.

[@slayerduval1]

Me too. Always makes me tear up.

[@joesanchez8297]

After ten years working for the sheriff’s office, I decided that I wanted to try to help kids before they got to jail. The other jailers started calling me kindergarten cop. Over the years, I have been told by parents that I made a positive impact on their kids’ lives. I’m still teaching after 18 years.

[@oldbloke100]

Good for you buddy, that must make you feel great.

[@thatswhatsup0493]

I love this! Hope it's true!

[@jamrock719]

🫡aye cap'n!

[@wobber999]

Thank you for making a difference x

[@ManofGod223]

God bless you

[@michaelowens9313]

Linda Hunt doesn’t get enough credit for being a great actress.

[@toddmac2020]

She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1982. You're right though. She is a fantastic actress in everything I have seen her in.

[@JoeSchmo-u1d]

She was awesome in Silverado.

[@osmanyousif7849]

Is it wrong with me to say that every time I see her next to Arnold, I think she’s gonna say something like “DARLING”, similar to Edna Mode?

[@otisbeck5327]

Linda Hunt was also in God of War, as the voice of Gaia the Titan.

[@w1ley341]

I was just thinking the same thing. Loved this movie when it came out. Amazing actress

[@halmycroft194]

Given that Schwarzenegger has spoken before about growing up with a physically abusive father a number of things about his life and career hit differently. This is one of them.

[@wafflestomper6958]

Lol not too mention his dad was an actual nazi.

[@pauljordan4452]

*Hit differently.

[@jimreilly917]

A real child abuser would not have swung at Arnold or anyone built like him. Abusers are cowards. Especially child abusers.

[@saberiandream316]

His dad was a Nazi too, IIRC. The dude had a rough time growing up in the post-WWII era, and who can blame him?

[@KhiemNguyen-ly1wz]

@@saberiandream316 Yeah, though probably not by choice. When you're in that area in that time period, you pretty much gotta be a Nazi if you wanna get anywhere in life. He's still a pretty terrible person though by all accounts

[@skynetprime82]

The punch to the dads gut was rewarding but it was the Linda hunts part at the end that always makes me chuckle lol

[@DaBuffNerd]

She's like "Man I wish could do that." 😂

[@psychee1]

@@DaBuffNerd You KNOW she's thought about it :) Probably wanted to do it for years herself.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

I love how the mother is defending her husband’s actions and pretending everything is fine upon yelling at Kimble, then when he spots the husband, he then completely ignores her and then marches over to deck him. Carries a kind of swagger that moment.

[@Dee_Nice89]

She was doing what typical battered housewives do

[@roguejester4986]

I had a mother like that. I lost so much respect and cut her off due to how much emotional damage was caused from defending her abusive husband (my first stepfather). I couldn't stand the idea of dating when it after that.

[@gabeherndon2415]

​@@roguejester4986So what happened anyway, did they both get arrested?

[@roguejester4986]

@@gabeherndon2415 He likely did, my mother recently miscarried and lost her recent fiance who according to my brothers and dad was actually a good guy.

[@gabeherndon2415]

@@roguejester4986 im sorry you had to go through all that man, yeah life just isn't fair, there are those that wanna be parents, and those who don't wanna be parents, in all the wrong ways possible.

[@cerealfibre6938]

0:52 "You hit the kid, I hit you!" "You b*****d!" (Punch) Just what a bad parent needs.

[@theadoredones]

That piece of filth does not deserve to be called a parent.

[@jaysonsacobie4617]

Lol

[@Sunsaparilla]

It's ok. You can say "bastard" on the Internet

[@Dee_Nice89]

@@Sunsaparilla not without your comment getting automatically deleted because it doesn't follow the KZbin "guidelines"

[@Sunsaparilla]

@@Dee_Nice89 my comment isn't deleted and I didn't censor bastard

[@georgesalgado8642]

0:43 I love this part where Arnold goes into beast mode as soon as he lays eyes on the husband. Pure determination to set things right.

[@DrownedInExile]

(Cue Terminator theme)

[@Adrian.R850]

​@@DrownedInExile "BOOM-BOOM BOOM BOOM-BOOM"

[@zelphplayz]

His reaction when the Dad tries to hit him 😂

[@glenmorgan4597]

​@@zelphplayzdon't flex with Arnie

[@chrisweidner4768]

This is actually an outstanding film and performance by Arnold.

[@webs538]

It was great

[@apb3251]

Pretty dark film really with the killing of the drug addict and the gun scene in the children’s changing room.

[@ashblossomandjoyoussprung.9917]

It's always been bizarre to me that a movie like Kindergarten Cop, with a premise that sounds like a bad b-movie or a joke in a comedy sketch, is actually a good movie with a great performance by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

[@langbo9999]

My mom love the movie.

[@yeetthefeet2504]

​@@ashblossomandjoyoussprung.9917It's an example of a goofy premise being handled excellently. Similarly to The Terminator, in all honesty. That movie on paper should be B-Movie stuff, but man, it just hits different.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

One of the most rewarding, 'feel good' scenes in cinema history !!! 😂

[@rickraber1249]

Yes. At some point in our lives, we all have that "Ahnald" moment.

[@rodneywk1]

too bad "Ah-nold" turned out to be an oppressor. Don't forget, he told us all "Eff your freedom!"

[@rickraber1249]

@@rodneywk1 I don't remember that. I do remember that as Republican governor of CA, he was putty in the hands of the democrats.

[@AREND36]

and that punch of her hahaha

[@someguy5977]

Plot Twist: It was probably the mom abusing the child. She probably got turned on to see her husband get beat up by another man.

[@kas8131]

Love her reaction after he says “it felt great”

[@peterp2153]

“Yeeeaaahh”

[@VergilTheLegendaryDarkSlayer]

I bet she wanted to hit that man for over a year but couldn't for both legal reasons and because she's a petite woman

[@cindydott452]

This is an overlooked classic. I love this movie, and I loved Arnold's choice at the end.

[@leeshackelford7517]

When I was in highschool, 1979, Vietnamese Boat people arrive. I was 15 and in high school....and tutored English to classmates and their parents after schooll. I KNEW my future was to be teaching overseas. Fast forward to 1994...I'm in a secure DOJ job, US Immigration in San Francisco Airport. I went to Taiwan on vacation...and on the last day, found a school that needed a teacher. On the plane back to the USA, I wrote my letter of resignation. 30 days after that...I landed in Taiwan..300kg of clothes, National Geographic mags and cassettes of music..and $800 to start my new life. 24 years in Taiwan, and retired in 2017. It was a big risk, but truly worth it

[@Doolazy]

​@@leeshackelford7517 nice story, hope its true and wishing happy and healthy retirement

[@jonathanmichaelsmith9012]

@@leeshackelford7517 I left after three months of trying to teach kids there. You had a better go of it than me. 🤣

[@OldMovieFan1973]

I love the Principal in the end. She gets forged documents, and gives Him a permanent job. She was a great character and Hunt played Her magnificently

[@Tinyman12]

I think after that scene she realized he is for the children and will protect and watch out for them.

[@wickedwitchoftheeast88]

​@@Tinyman12 teachers like that are the best. My abusive father tried to take me and my sister out if school but they stalled him until my mother arrived and when she did it set my dad off and he started screaming at her in Reception and the went to attack her so my sisters 6ft Deputy Head of Year jumped into my mother's way and stared my dad out and my dad backed down immediately and left.

[@aaronvurgason8547]

You hit the kid I hit you is a great line

[@charlenehastings4840]

That was a great line

[@emgab1481]

Great line no best line

[@JOHNTIM212]

Then the kids goes home and gets hit even worse

[@Adrianne519]

A great fun fact, it was Arnold’s idea to include the abuse subplot. He thought it gave the film more depth & he was completely right. He did this movie because he wanted to play a more serious role. Yes there is very goofy stuff in this but the abuse & Arnold’s character makes the film more than just a silly comedy. And I honestly think it’s one of Arnold’s best acting roles.

[@mitchkatz4918]

Heck it was a much more memorable than his portrayal "Turbo man" it humanizes Mr Kimble.

[@Kncperseus]

Wasn't his own father an abusive parent? If this abusive parent scene was his idea, then I can guess the underlying motivation.

[@MrEwciii2001]

My wife worked at Brentwood stationers and waited on her several times. Said she was just the sweetest person.

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

Who did she wait on? Who was the sweetest person?

[@MrEwciii2001]

@@FallouFitness_NattyEdition The lady who played the principal. Can’t remember her name. She also played in one of the 63 NCIS shows.

[@c.g.bspendersashtray3037]

​@@MrEwciii2001- Her name is Linda Hunt. She was in a great indie film called 'Twenty Five Bucks' which also had Christopher Lloyd and Steve Buscemi in it. Well worth a watch.

[@MrEwciii2001]

@@c.g.bspendersashtray3037my wife waited on lots of stars. Other nice ones were Julie Newmar and Angela Lansbury.

[@jafarlute6394]

Linda Hunt .. You can also see her with Kevin Costner in ( Dragonfly ) ..

[@glenbateman5960]

I love Linda Hunt. Everything I've ever seen her in, she is so much fun to watch.

[@billmM3605]

Me too. She was great in Silverado, also.

[@MrPhotodoc]

She stole that scene.

[@TomdeSabla]

"I am the Shadout Mapes. The housekeeper"

[@ducklingduck6027]

She is also the voice of Gaia in God of War 2-3

[@saifkhan_95]

​@ducklingduck6027 not in 3, she stays on as the "Narrator" though. Susan Blakeslee who voices Maleficent in various Disney Media voices Gaia instead.

[@m.f.m.67]

Probably the best acting job Arnold ever did.

[@Metzwerg74]

they´re so mean..... (hope i got the right words... i watched it in german)

[@tlalotoani]

In my opinion, Maggie was his best acting work.

[@HalfHealthGaming]

Eh nothing can beat terminatior

[@Gondarth]

He's actually gone on record that Kindergarten Cop is his favourite film of his entire career.

[@danaabel1049]

​@@HalfHealthGamingYou know it!!! The man knows how to get RAW!!!

[@danielb7660]

My sister was beaten up by her ex-boyfriend. My other sister who was about 5' tall and 100 lbs wanted to beat him up. I took her with me when I dealt with Frank. On the way home she said: "I wish I had your strength and speed just for a week. Man, do I have a list I would go through." The Principal at the end reminds me of my sister. Great scene.

[@danielb7660]

@@marquettegloves9907 Frank is that you? You get out of Canon City and not reach out? I bet you miss being someone's wife huh? I bet you were the Prom Queen? Nice to see that you learned to read and write. Good for you. Be all that you can be.

[@blklbluvr]

@@marquettegloves9907did writing this make you feel tough?

[@scudger99]

@@blklbluvr Does asking him that make you feel morally superior ?

[@marquettegloves9907]

@@blklbluvr it's called comedy genius. Thanks for spoiling it...

[@marquettegloves9907]

@@scudger99 clearly that's what it's about it. Jeez I can't even make a joke without this genius whining about it.

[@TalkingHands308]

I love how intimidated Arnold's character is of that little woman, lol. It's really wholesome. He recognizes despite their size difference that she is the one in the position of power, so he respects the hierarchy.

[@zovinchen3281]

That's Linda Hunt for you

[@Coincollector81]

That's hilarious. A big guy like Arnold Schwarzenegger and is intimidated by a little lady.

[@pauljordan4452]

@@Coincollector81 Other than the little ladies who were adults when I was a boy (born 20s-50s), I don't understand why, for example, a 6 foot 4 man would marry a little lady.

[@Tinyman12]

Because they love each other.

[@-BuddyGuy]

​@@pauljordan4452Grip

[@TheArgiShow]

I love her punch after he leaves her office!😂

[@thefog7067]

2:30 The way she delivers this line is absolute perfection

[@Jedi-Of-The-Republic]

I love her❤😂😂

[@k.thomaz3339]

Yes that is my favorite part 😂

[@quarf53206]

its funny how Linda Hunt is so tiny and yet she plays intimidating alpha females all the time

[@MrIrishscouse]

Like her characters in Silverado and NCIS LA.

[@joliecide]

She's like a female Ben Kingsley then.

[@martinqizeaq]

​@@joliecidemore Peter Dinklage. Small body, matured face. Intimidating voice.

[@Shazeen82]

The true powerful woman!

[@ffreed]

Yeah, I love that about her acting. She brings so much gravitas her size is the last thing the audience notices.

[@jannowak7581]

0:19 Arnold face: T-800 activated

[@rankoutsider1977]

HaaA 😂

[@benevolencia4203]

Yep… you called it right🤠👍🏽

[@epimolophant]

I can even hear the music, 'tadah tah tadah"

[@jxks5995]

*Heartbeat melody activated*

[@blaster6897]

@@epimolophantha ha you wrote the Music from the t movies in words , and it Sounds like that 100 procent , funny shit

[@martialartssoldier249]

That punch tho. DAMN! I find it so hard the father was almost breathing again so after 😂

[@jaysonsacobie4617]

😅😂😅

[@jennifermartinez2367]

He had it coming.

[@starfoxBR77]

Love those longer scenes with simple conversations, no cuts.

[@DougieYT]

Arnold is legit one of the greatest actors to ever grace our eyes. That man has always been good in Parental Roles.

[@davidschmidt6013]

Linda Hunt was a very experienced actress. She NAILED this.

[@fasihhashmi7581]

She was alos the narrator from God of war franchise

[@knucklehoagies]

"I don't have to justify myself to you" Umm actually you do, lady. He's a teacher and mandated reporter of any suspected child abuse.

[@robertsmith2879]

Yeah it makes me sick how these mothers defend their abusive husbands

[@ElAssoWipe-o]

Too bad they ain't doing that today seeing how the woke teachers are indoctrinated children with a gate way to pe3d0feelia.

[@Banjofan64X]

Not that I excuse this in anyway, but it was filmed in 1989. Wasn't as big or understood how important it is to report any child abuse at home as it is now

[@vikingmama93]

If you notice, she's glancing sideways over her shoulder as she says that. Her posturing is for her husband's ears so that he won't beat her up when they get home. Still not the right thing to do, but self-preservation instinct makes us do selfish things sometimes.

[@rageaxis9777]

What year were you born? Assaulting children was NEVER ACCEPTED.​@Banjofan64X

[@josephgover5072]

Finally a relatable principal who actually sees a problem

[@vikeif]

That hit was sold so well, the man playing the father looked like his soul got removed in one blow.

[@cybercifrado]

Who do you think Dr. Strange used as a model for when he knocked the soul outta Spider-Man?

[@elioridacow]

Why can't we have people like Arnold? Someone who actually cares about the will being of kids

[@slopeeyedgook67]

Lots of people actually care about the _WILL_ being of kids.

[@elioridacow]

@@slopeeyedgook67 I know there's still plenty of people that cares about kids but in most schools I've seen kids and teenagers get so much disrespect when they did nothing wrong mainly the case where I'm at, Though I know there's still a good amount of people that care about kids

[@maybeitsyou1317]

@@elioridacow Yeah the way public school is run is not good. Where im from years ago, the school faculty cared about nothing but the "District" looking good on paper. Which would guarantee them more federal funding and such. So what they would do to troubled kids and kids that didn't get good grades was harass them till they quit school and went to tech/trade school or just dropped out totally. Kids get screwed but het they don't have that human trash marring their district reputation.

[@elioridacow]

@@maybeitsyou1317 And it doesn't help if the parents side with the school Thankfully my parents are understanding and my school wasn't that bad but they still allowed BS to happen and always sided with the kids they considered perfect So be at it was still pretty bad but not as bad as other schools, As long as they get they're money they don't care

[@teresalegler2777]

Still love that movie! Having worked with abused kids, yes, many of us would have loved some exactly as the Kindergarten Cop did.

[@ashtonworth6288]

So many of Arnold's films are my favourites. All I watched as a kid growing up.

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

This was during his Nothing But Net era.

[@JMDarkly1]

Not sure if its the cinematography or Linda Hunt's acting (or a combo of the two), but I really love the scene with her and Schwarzenegger talking. She give off this commanding, almost intimidating presence over him. Really good scene.

[@Redsince66]

Fantastic movie. “IT’S NOT A TUMOR”!😂😂😂

[@angelli4394]

😂😂

[@thedarkknight7287]

I love that scene, "Tell me how did it feel to hit that SOB". LOL

[@GravesRWFiA]

this was the best bit of this film-and it is very underrated for arnold's career

[@BorisCheshlarov]

Arnold: You hit the kid, i hit you... Also Arnold: 🤜🤜🤜

[@drewski1535]

We need more Mr Kimble's around

[@glenmorgan4597]

​@drewski1535 imagine Arnie at his peak coming for you

[@twofiveb]

Linda Hunt is a national treasure. Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in The Year of Living Dangerously 👍🏻

[@Jordie_42]

Yeah. She was also great in Silverado

[@drewski1535]

We need more of her character in these schools today along with Mr Kimble

[@gerrydooley951]

sorry, not a national treasure

[@fasihhashmi7581]

Also narrates the god of war franchsie

[@StarWarsMan69]

Mrs Hunt was very observational. She knew the kid was abused. When she asked how it felt you realise shes always wanted to do it and took great pleaseure seeing it

[@mikelee4929]

On the other hand... she knew it, but didn't do much against it.🤔

[@StarWarsMan69]

@@mikelee4929 it's difficult being the heat teacher. You can't step into every child's family problems. You'd lose your job in a week. He did it as a cop and momentarily not caring if he lost his job. But I get where you're coming from

[@hectorlopez1069]

He got surprised when she said, he was a good teacher.

[@inesbarros1944]

I don’t appreciate any kind of violence but when it comes to a child abusing this man deserved a lesson!!❤❤😢

[@Rubyofthedead]

I'm sure he'll learn even more in prison. Inmates don't look kindly upon child abusers.

[@TheVeniceAngel]

I love how the "dad" didn't even deny the abuse, he fully admitted to hitting his kid from his lack of defense, and that punch he threw at Kimble.

[@charlesbaer9971]

What was that guy thinking, hitting Arnold? This could have ended him them powerwashing his remains off Franklin Ave.

[@426mak]

Reminds me of the time the guy dropped kick Arnie and Arnie barely noticed.

[@javaman7199]

Don't mess with a T-800.

[@answerskp]

Conan the Destroyer

[@jafarlute6394]

Obviously, the father had anger management issues .. amygdala hijack

[@dumbassdriversofdenver9113]

It was in the script.

[@obolstudios5154]

0:53 The dad not even trying to de-escalate the situation and tries to fight back proves he hit that kid.

[@mikelee4929]

The mother was the best proof that something bad was going on. She was a total wreck and lied badly. Her husband certainly treated her badly too.

[@chrisaugustine2812]

Fun fact, the script dictated Arnold to simply report the father to the authorities. However, Arnold improvised and beat the shit out some guy just trying to pick up his kid.

[@TalkingHands308]

lol

[@TheRogueCommand]

1:17 she's trying so hard not to smile right then XD

[@teh5678]

When I was young, I didn't have an opinion about bullying or anything like that. But as I grew older, I'm becoming sensitive toward bullying. I hate bullies!

[@pcbacklash_3261]

I hate them as well. And this is from someone who was only bullied twice in school (and once was for getting in between a bully and his victim!). I'm not a violent man, but seeing bullies in action really gets my blood boiling. I truly shudder to think what would happen if I came across such a situation these days.

[@overcastskyline1747]

bullies kept people in order, theres different kinds of bullies, those that are straight up messed up and then you had those that bullied nerds for being weird but also bullied other bullies, these days bullies are pretty much non existent, this results in most in the school to be very socially awkward people now, rise of incelism.

[@billienews]

​@overcastskyline1747 kept people in order? Lol way to justify abuse and trauma. Bullies should never be praised for the pain they inflict on others.

[@overcastskyline1747]

@@billienews bullies were everywhere back then, less socially awkward people, nowadays every guy is subscribed to crunchyroll and wont even approach a chick

[@EmptyMan000]

@@overcastskyline1747 Rise of Incelism? Bullies keeping order? Wow your parents really failed with you.

[@albertangeloro5832]

this movie is a brilliant gem. i love it.

[@m.d.d.3051]

My favorite scene in this whole movie - and I love this movie.

[@hughbarton5743]

What a marvelous couple of performances are contained here!!!

[@hakansoderholm6514]

Hettys undercover work was great 🙂

[@commanderkeen3787]

For every kid out there that had a physically abusive father, this scene somehow hits hard. Not so much because of the abusive father getting his comeuppance. But seeing a traditional hero in Schwarzenegger standing up for the helpless and self-blaming kid. Coming from a similar situation, scenes like this reminded me that good and responsible men exist, even if it is only a movie. It sounds sad, but I never knew any good guys in real life back then. I was raised by movie heroes, and I wished every heroic leading man was my father 😅

[@prayerpatroller]

Wow. Well said.

[@Rubyofthedead]

I think it also hits hard because it was Arnold Schwartzaneggar throwing the punch! Too bad every abused kid doesn't have an Arnold to back them up. 😢

[@williamsiyanko4631]

Love Linda Hunts line. To Arnold . Now Please tell me, and don’t lie . How did it feel to hit that SOB. ?. That’s line is pure perfection and Gold.

[@sedlyholmes3722]

I can feel Arnold acting here, you can tell this scene was so personal to him

[@Lee-o5n]

Arnold is brilliant hes a legend

[@tonybreeden863]

This was really underrated movie for Arnold, he was fantastic in this role

[@davidvega462]

I love that look on Arnold’s face when he sees the guy. He goes into pitbull mode. It was almost too real 😂 love this movie so much.

[@ladistar]

He turned into the terminator at that moment lol

[@09rja]

And after this, he went to the gun store and asked for a "Phased Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range."

[@Cynicalgeek743]

Love the film and especially Linda Hunt in it

[@andrewross4685]

I went to see this with my grandmother (she was a HUGE Arnie fan). She was a middle school English teacher for 40 year, teaching all through desegregation. Besides her kids, that was the thing she was the most proud of. During this scene I looked over and realized she was crying. She told me later that she had no idea how many times she had wanted to knock a parent out to protect one of her kids who were being abused. Back then the school wouldn’t get involved. She talked about “Mr. Kimble” punching that guy for a month. She also told me that if I were ever in a position to help a kid in a situation like that, to do it, regardless of the consequences. Years later I was a paramedic on a SAAFR Team (Sexual Assault and Abuse Fast Response Team). I almost was let go because I came across a guy who was sexually abusing his girl friends 5 year old daughter. As I was about to pick the little girl up and carry her out of the house the guy said, “she wanted it. She begged me to do it.” I broke a chair across his face. It took 3 cops to pull me off. I got in trouble and was suspended from the team for a month, but on the drive home all I could think of was my grandma and this scene. It’s crazy how seemingly unconnected events will trigger a memory….

[@javaman7199]

T-800: Target Acquired

[@wowthungsten]

The 80s and the early 90s were an era of wonder and amazement.

[@DeltaPi314]

Don't care what people say, this is one of Arney's best movies.

[@Juliet-zq5sn]

I love this movie. Arnold showed that part of being a teacher/officer is about serving and protecting. I love how he stopped short of wearing out the abusive dad by saying "I'm pressing charges" without skipping a beat. He's a hero. And Linda Hunt is amazing! She deserves more credit as a great actress and her principal character is awesome.

[@garylivingston9052]

One of his best movies.

[@jamesmiller1142]

The Principal with that "Ohhh Yeaa" comment. Priceless.

[@TheJollyMisanthrope]

Arnold used to be a cinematic hero. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

the mom dug her own grave when she immediately knew what the teacher was suspicious about before he even brought it up lmao

[@joemosley4218]

The only person who could play Edna from incredibles, and she’d kill it.

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

I LOVE how at 1:19 the principal is trying so hard to look angry but really wants to smile ear to ear. We all did during this scene!!

[@arkadashi]

Miss Hunt is one hell of a great actress!!!! 😍 😍

[@ClaudiaVirginiaAlarconBena-f2y]

This movie talks about issues that are far too often ignored! Thanks so much for addressing this issue!❤

[@zitacampbell8173]

Great movie and it exposed child abuse in families. Haddie is wonderful, just a great talent.

[@permafrost5213]

XD the way the principal punched the air to mimick him after he left was great 😂😂😂

[@Zzrdemon6633]

1:31 Henrietta was investigating people long before ncis!

[@Bondek1996]

Only watched this first time at Christmas. On the quiet one of Schwarzenegger's best performances.

[@CharizardMaster69]

Fun fact: Arnold was abused by his father growing up, so this was scene was probably REALLY cathartic for him

[@b.y.o.p.9035]

Its so freaking funny how at 0:38 the Dad comes out the car ear hustling but turns into a scared nerd trying to act nice with the "Hey how you doing" when Mr Kimble starts charging towards him knowing what hes done. Straight punch to the gut. Nice. 😄

[@upupandaway6882]

I was 11 years old when this movie came out, I am now 43. Thanks for the awesome memories.

[@joegaito702]

No kid deserves to be hit and pushed around he has feelings and emotions and there moments like anyone else right glad to see him getting the help he finally deserve way to go appreciate you guys thanks great job people you should be proud !!! Joe

[@phuebner45]

The juxtaposition of those two physically is hilarious! This and the Boys/girls scene are two of the best in this movie.

[@anon17472]

Dude legit took a swing at Peak Arnold, points for balls at least. Jeez this hits different once you have kids

[@JoeSchmo-u1d]

BIG time.

[@RyomenSukuna41]

Arnold-walks up to a father on school property and punches him Also Arnold- “I’m pressing charges on you”

[@DracoHandsome]

Arnold is all about protecting the children's rights. Also gave a couple rights to the father for good measure.

[@MarstaJNZ]

I dont remember much about this movie. But I damn remembered when the principle was about to punch the Air 🤣 Not sure why that part stuck with me all these years 😂😂

[@user-jn7bq8wh1e]

i dont know why...but the principal reminds me of Edna from the Incredibles!

[@tomb7942]

From wikipedia ".....although there continues to be constant speculation as to which celebrities inspired Edna, particularly Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, Iris Apfel and actress Linda Hunt." So, Linda Hunt for the win.

[@LeaveChildrenAlone]

It is.

[@cindydott452]

"No capes!"

[@arthurkazuya8750]

​@@cindydott452 Arnold is not wearing a cape 😅

[@cindydott452]

@@arthurkazuya8750 😎

[@anthonybarber3872]

You hit the kid, I hit you...CLASSIC!

[@jerilemons5281]

Kindergarten Cop One Of My Favorite Movie 🎥

[@zroutube]

Our school teacher took us to see this movie at the theater back in the 90s. I remember we were all talking about this scene afterwards, we absolutely loved it.

[@paulredinger5830]

The best scene in the movie.

[@babthooka]

Fine acting! And the dialogue and moral conundrums!! Just amazeballs!

[@pemzg]

Wish I had found someone like him in my time.

[@joshpearce7182]

The thing I love about this scene is it also plays really well against the cliche of the rouge cop being yelled at by the chief after the cop does something reckless. It's a gentle riff on it - it makes it even more charming.

[@philipsalama8083]

Arnie's not a mandatory reporter - he's a mandatory avenger.

[@mikemorris1760]

It’s not a TUUUUMA. It’s my fist.