Kindergarten Cop (1990) - Hitting Back Scene (9/10) | Movieclips

Kindergarten Cop - Hitting Back: Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) confronts an abusive father with some punishment of his own.
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FILM DESCRIPTION:
In this action-comedy, unusual circumstances find big, brawny cop John Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) posing as a kindergarten teacher in order to apprehend major drug lord Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson), as well as his ruthless accomplice and mother, Eleanor (Carroll Baker). While pretending to be a kid-friendly instructor, Kimble falls for pretty fellow teacher Joyce Palmieri (Penelope Ann Miller) as he battles both unruly children and dangerous bad guys.
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TM & © Universal (1990)
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hunt
Director: Ivan Reitman
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[@RMJ1984]

Arnold has beaten up criminals, predators and terminators, yet this is one of the most satisfying.

[@thefanwithoutaface8105]

You forgot blasting terrorists with missiles on a jet.

[@darthtrip7188]

Well, to be honest, the Predator and T-1000 beat him to a pulp but he just got those surprise shots in at the last second..lol

[@RMJ1984]

@@thefanwithoutaface8105 Ahh right ! :D

[@matthewjones938]

XD hahahahahaha best comment easily

[@dinodonny1998]

I agree. I strongly hate abusive husbands and parents.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Arnold may have been technically and legally in the wrong on this, but he was 1000% morally in the right, and for a moment, in this role, he was the teacher every abused and neglected child wished they had.

[@brycewakefield6565]

Hes a cop so he hits bad people

[@mentalhaze4226]

I guess he was in the wrong for approaching the man and starting the altercation given his police training but the guy did swing first. I started this reply to disagree with you, however you are correct. While I morally disagree with it, it is lawfully that way.

[@sentaukrai]

@@mentalhaze4226 Bit of a gray area actually. The "dad" was grabbed first, and threatened so would have been perfectly within his rights to strike back in real life. Context is key. In a film, its provided that the parent(s) are abusive, in real life, you'd need more.

[@PoliticusRex632]

He did nothing wrong...NOTHING

[@jasontepp5319]

I think he was the teacher every teacher of an abused child wants to be.

[@CRAZYUNCLE117]

"What did it feel like to hit that SOB?" it still makes me laugh 30 years later.

[@hamzaosama08]

I'm sure he felt grater than anything else

[@SuperSoldier26]

Oh yeah

[@gitgeronimo9375]

The little punch she throws in the air after he leaves the room is hilarious. Too bad it’s not in this clip.

[@victoriavaughan8888]

Lol

[@Snobert99]

They left out the part where she punches air after Kimble leaves her office.

[@Terminatorfan-2016]

The principal was so badass at the end of the clip. She knew he did the right thing. It's hilarious how she even intimidates Arnold.

[@venturousclown2]

I think we’re all intimidated but respectfully of that woman

[@urskaska]

Linda Hunt. What did you expect?

[@gregelliott5016]

She plays on NCIS:LA

[@renafox4481]

@@gregelliott5016 Hetty Lang

[@gregelliott5016]

Rena Fox yea. I couldn't quite remember what her character's name was on NCIS

[@flooshar]

There's so many kids that need a Mr. Kimble in their lives

[@elroysworldFR]

No. There's so many parents that need to step up, recognize they have a problem and actually GET HELP!

[@elroysworldFR]

@Yaroslav L nah. I don't believe that. There's no magic moment where people wake up and think "I've been horrible for way too long" and the Kimble type attributes are fine. Here's the issue. Kimble was in the middle of an act of violence. Kids are like sponges. They see that, even if you don't think they know what's going on, they see a little bit and think it's all ok. Then they become parents who think this type of behaviour is acceptable and the cycle continues. We need someone who's willing to take a stand, or multiple someone's, hopefully parents, who see this stuff and call parents out. Too many times people suspect but say nothing. THAT is an issue.

[@JF.007]

More Mr Kimble intheir lives than 1911 Kimber in their bags...

[@sonofizzy]

@@elroysworldFR Like that is going to happen. :)

[@sonofizzy]

@@elroysworldFR Actually, standing up for yourself and others is a good thing to learn. If you had your way back in the 1930s, we would all be speaking German today. Taking a stand means more than running your mouth.

[@pappasmitty2]

" You hit the kid, I hit you!" Damn I luv that scene!

[@Black_Wolf1357]

same here

[@veronicamamiful]

Me too!!!

[@millsshumps1968]

They should have showed the rest of that scene where the principal throws a feel good punch.

[@benjaminlucas1635]

Im surprised that guy didn't lose his lunch as hard as he got drilled in the stomach.

[@davidhan5926]

You bastard

[@fawziekefli2273]

Having 6-foot-something Arnie sitting hunched over, subdued, and being chastised by 4-foot-9 Linda Hunt was surreal and inspired. 😂

[@nathanenfinger9559]

It's not a tumor, it's not a tumor at all

[@zachyhex1996]

You put way to much work into this comment. But nice!

[@johnalred6086]

You took the time to look up the height of Linda Hunt but fell short on Arnold?...bruh

[@caseyporter499]

@@johnalred6086 he was 6’1/6’2 in the 70s. Lost height since then. Just go back and look at all his bodybuilding shows barefoot. He’s always taller than everyone.

[@Uncle1278]

Yeah

[@bambam000]

The way the kid says "I fell down again." Crushes me beyond words. 😳😭😭😭😭

[@seanwolslau-holdren6731]

Me too, who would hit an innocent child like that? That's the most shameful thing an adult can do, and I think the Father had it coming when Arnold gave him a good kick in the pants.

[@richardramfire3971]

Your right. Unfortunately there are animals out there who are fathers.

[@JBtheJMB84]

@@richardramfire3971 They aren't fathers...only animals.

[@ooommm4024]

Child abuse is an unforgiveable crime. Needless to say, anyone who harms children deserves their grizzly fates at the hands of the criminal justice system and mob justice from jail // society. They are cancer upon society.

[@arnoldhenry]

@@richardramfire3971 There are also animals out there who are mothers.

[@cajayson8301]

"I don't have to justify myself to you"...actually, lady, you do. As a teacher, he's mandated to report any suspected abuse on a child.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

And as a cop it's his job to arrest the abuser.

[@cajayson8301]

Precisely!

[@frustotamer6231]

And as a human being he can beat the shit out of you

[@cajayson8301]

Throughout the film, as far as I recall, Kimble retained his law enforcement badge even while being undercover. Undercover officers arrest people all the time. He likely said he would press charges so as to not blow his cover.

[@Raptor2291]

Detective is a Police rank, sometimes referred to as Inspector or Investigator.

[@travissimpson2337]

Growing up in an abusive household, this was, and still is, my favorite scene in any of Arn’s movies forever. I felt like he was calling out and hitting my dad for me. Linda Hunt too, being so unprofessionally professional in her response. Just like the one and only person who ever truly helped me finally get away. Was a tiny, fierce little woman who just happened to be a principal too.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Sorry to hear about your rough start in life. Did you make a good life since? Did you ever confront or reconcile with your dad?

[@heroblok6]

Good story man, sorry to hear that. Movies give us a chance to look up to heroes, give us courage to fight back. My other favorite scene from Arnold is in twins when his brother devito is gettin beat up again by those thugs and ahnold beats the hell out of all of them, sticking up for his little bro💪

[@traida111]

it makes you who you are today, but thats not forgiving them, its forgiving yourself for allowing yourself to experience it. who knows if it didnt happen you might be a person who you didnt want to be, but you are who you are now and thats the right you

[@sashaking1111]

I’m so so sorry. Are you all right now? I hope so

[@ldt_]

I am sorry you went through that.

[@kevinboudreaux7860]

“I don’t have to justify myself to you!” Lady, either as a cop or a teacher, he is a public servant who is legally bound to either act directly on or report any suspicion of child abuse. So yes, you do

[@ggt47]

Yes! But she's a mother so automatically justified herself even without anyone need to say so to her.

[@Tomodachi91ve]

By the way she constantly looks back at the husband with fear in her expression, I think she reacted like that to put up a show for the abusive husband, she was too scared that the husband might think she was asking for help or revealed something. She tries to make sure she is covered and never stops back walking, obviously scared of the huge man approaching her too. She probably sought help in the past and nobody did anything. For me, she looks as caged as the kid.

[@ggt47]

@@Tomodachi91ve Well,we do not know...

[@nicholasrogers7276]

all need to make this bit more good uncle jesse also going to beat up the abuser father

[@ArtietheArchon]

​@@Tomodachi91ve extremely high likelihood he was beating the wife/mother as well

[@Mickyboi1]

“I’m pressing charges against you” Nowadays it’d be the other way around, the teacher would go to jail and the abuser would walk away scot free

[@csmith563]

Especially with all the Co-signers of his Bullshit around these days..

[@DarthTwilight]

Unfortunately true. Then on the other side of the coin, you can't discipline your children worth a damn anymore because even scolding is "abuse"...

[@ermonski]

He'll be back

[@1966johnnywayne]

Nowadays, parents should be pressing charges against teachers and school boards...for the indoctrination of their children into a world that teaches deviant sexuality to young children, via curriculums crafted by paedophiles.

[@gwouru]

@@1966johnnywayne geeze, seriously? I've got no personal experience with that, what with no kids, and haven't been in school for decades... Is that seriously where they're getting it from, not from social media and the like? Damn, something needs to be done about that then.

[@krizwatcher]

"You hit the kid, I hit YOU." And Arnie delivered. Best damn teacher we never had. T_T

[@crazyman7671]

If the crowd wasnt there, he would have brought that "father" to the brink of death

[@heroblok6]

@@1223steffen 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "remember when I said I wasn't gonna kill you! I LIED AHHHRHRRR" : ahnold S

[@heroblok6]

@@crazyman7671 he was badass dirty Harry trenchcoat in the beginning of the movie💪😎🤳- not sure who they were targeting for this audience but I saw this as a kid and loved it.

[@crazyman7671]

@@heroblok6 he was targeting something, because....HE'S THE PARTY POOPER

[@CursedWheelieBin]

Uppercutted him right oot ae his boots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇦🇹

[@Ostsol]

Casting Linda Hunt was a genius move. She's only a little taller standing than Arnold is sitting, making up for that with an attitude just as strong as his.

[@someonerandom8552]

Linda Hunt is a certified badass!!

[@zirconviper]

The same Linda Hunt who narrates God of War!

[@phousefilms]

@@zirconviper And voices Gaia.

[@jasonb9562]

Don't care who you are. Linda Hunt talks and you listen.

[@InfernosReaper]

@@jasonb9562 Even if you're Teal'c from Stargate?

[@Makothehybrid]

“You hit the kid I hit you.” Single greatest line in history.

[@terrancethomas9792]

I going to beat you up. When I’m done, I’m pressing charges on you.

[@drewski1535]

Yes and someone stood up for Zach in this case a undercover cop

[@jakenation6573]

When Arnold confronted the mother, he didn't even peep a word about the bruise, she told on herself by immediately saying "She left the door open and he fell". You can tell automatically that there was lies going around.

[@ermonski]

Plus Arnold plays an undercover cop here, reading liars is part of his job.

[@TheSaneHatter]

She may not have to justify herself to a teacher . . . but someday, she's going to have to justify herself to her son. Good luck with that.

[@huckleberry4438]

Statistically... she was the one that probably did it.

[@AoRArchAngel]

@@huckleberry4438 Yeah, I was just thinking unless it was pointed at the father earlier in the movie, why did he assume it was him? Though honestly, even if it was him, both parents are to blame. She's helping him cover it up .

[@krizwatcher]

Uh, yeah, like that's EVER going to happen. Abusers don't cop to wrongdoing.

[@gagetaylor192]

@@AoRArchAngel She's likely abused herself. And it kinda shows that the father has violent tendencies seeing as he tried to punch a teacher when he hadn't harmed him first yet.

[@noonespecial6076]

@Gage Taylor; You need to rewatch the video again. The father lifted his hand to introduce himself to the teacher and then the teacher assaulted him and then the father defended himself by attempting to subdue the teacher. If you go by the 90's law then you would be correct in that the father attempted to assault the teacher but since your post is from 2019 then we know that the teacher blatantly assaulted an innocent parent and that parent attempted and failed to defend himself.

[@thomasgreen1557]

"Please allow me to finish" "Sorry" Respectful

[@TalkingHands308]

Remember Arnold in True Lies? How he apologized to every civilian he got in the way of when he's chasing the terrorist? lol

[@andresmorales9080]

Good manners

[@GuitarGangsterArmi]

It’s funny seeing someone so tough let a small lady humble him.

[@TalkingHands308]

@@GuitarGangsterArmi Well, at that moment she had the power since she was the principal and he was just a teacher. Even though he's actually an undercover cop, he was being a teacher at that moment. But not to mention, usually actually tough people don't act tough all of the time. The people who are always puffing up their chests and talking tough 24/7 are usually doing it to compensate for a lack of self-esteem about their actual physical toughness.

[@sonofizzy]

@@GuitarGangsterArmi He wasn't humbled; he was reminded to show respect.

[@dr.christopherdiaz4473]

"I dont have to answer to you. You dont have any right to talk to me like that." In case you dont know, teachers are required by law to report ANYTHING that looks like abuse, and if they dont, they can be held criminally liable.

[@2bituser569]

1990 probably not mandatory reporting yet. Likely, how it went on so long.

[@tmntfangirl4700]

Christopher Diaz, PhD Exactly

[@Lynchpin2010]

You know it's a movie, right? It's not a real life scene. Jesus you're boring

[@2bituser569]

@jimrayner100 Wtf is your issue...?

[@2bituser569]

@jimrayner100 Where do you get the idea I would think 1990 was 300 years ago or that I didn’t understand the OP?

[@imofage3947]

Schwarzenegger is better known for action movies, but he's actually got some comedy chops. It's easy to forget he had the leading role in Kindergarten Cop and Junior.

[@garcia207]

And Twins

[@imofage3947]

Yup, and Twins.

[@nation5743]

I liked Jingle all the way.

[@LordofMovies91]

@@nation5743 put that cookie down! Now!

[@LordofMovies91]

@Ascaithe eh. Not all. Check out Maggie

[@Originella]

Awww I wanted to see the principal punch the air like a badass...

[@IzzyTheGent]

Originella Me too! That was one of my favorite parts of the movie.

[@kjn6505]

Me too me n my lil sister use to have a laugh when she did that

[@deadlypotatoes]

You know what you are talking about ;)

[@brocklesnar3802]

Fun fact, she actually tore her tricep after punching the air, just as they did the cut after her punch, she was in severe pain.

[@trikkerman1]

People today just don't know how to edit a clip.

[@noteimporta2880]

damn this scene is soo much better when you grow older and watch again

[@mmabuff101]

I dunno if you have children, but definitely better then too

[@billykringel6977]

When I was a kid I liked this movie. But now that I'm older, I work with children. And this movie hits you on whole other level. He protecs, he attacks!

[@drewskinator0076]

For sure!

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Dwin I don’t have children, but I’ve seen adults hurt children in public and hit them for no reason at all. I would always intervene when that happened and report it if I had evidence or pictures. I’ve also worked with children at my local YMCA for 9 years and we’re taught the physical/emotional signs of abuse and neglect at our annual meetings.

[@Scopper81]

Every elementary needs a Terminator teaching kindergarden. In an insane world, it's the sanest choice.

[@nimbly1693]

Of all of Arnolds roles, protecting a little boy is easily the most heroic.

[@tombaker8481]

2:37 ...I remember the whole theater cheering LOUDLY :)

[@mrlordvenom6664]

You would expect that lol so did i

[@alexpalmer9101]

"You hit the kid, I hit you." Love that even more than "I'll be back" or "Hasta la vista".

[@juzo1453]

Hasta la vista Baby

[@brendanforester4601]

"Let off some steam, Bennett."

[@nunyerbeeznaz2906]

"stick Around",and "let off some steam,Bennett" ,were good too. Bennett actually played the wild man on Mad Max.

[@brendanforester4601]

nunyer beeznaz Really? I didn't know that. I'll have to rewatch Mad Max.

[@rangerdoc1029]

But do you love it more than "it's not a toomah"?

[@Travisty90]

Go back and watch how the principal walks outside with a confused and anxious expression and within second realises what's actually happened, that realisation and look of pride in that moment is sensational acting and makes this scene so underrated. Brilliant

[@wh3nderson95]

Every child deserves a parent. Not every parent deserves a child.

[@DarthVoxyn]

Amen. For me it was the woman that gave birth to me that decided to torment me. Her husband did what ever she said. Basically I withdrew into stories and fiction to escape because nobody came to save me

[@joshuac6389]

This scene gets me so choked up. I wish this upon every person who would lay hands on a child.

[@nicklatallade9344]

Joshua C that along with severe torture and a long and excruciatingly painful death.

[@nicklatallade9344]

Joshua C that along with severe torture and a long and excruciatingly painful death.

[@heroblok6]

Funniest part in this scene is the fact that guy thought he even had a sliver of a chance of beating ahnold

[@jameswatsonatheistgamer]

@@heroblok6 He was terminated and he let him go. So he could sully off.

[@richard63]

same here Joshua

[@michaelcoulter1114]

As much as people made fun of this movie, I fricking LOVED it! It wasn't perfect, but scenes like this one just elevated the rest!

[@crashpal]

Michael Coulter "okay who is your daddy and what does he do"

[@michaelcoulter1114]

crashpal Ummmmm........ My dad is dead He worked in HVAC (heating,ventilation,Air Conditioning) I’m retired, 48, and yes, I liked this movie. Have a great day!

[@crashpal]

Michael Coulter it's a quote just like "it's not a tumor"

[@michaelcoulter1114]

crashpal I didn’t notice the quotation marks until after I had commented, thought you might get a laugh from it. Been awhile since I’ve seen this movie, didn’t recognize the quote.

[@mauricioreyes7359]

But mmm who makes fun of this movie?

[@steveulinski98]

"You hit the kid, I HIT YOU." Also I'm pretty sure getting punched in the gut by Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator) definitely doesn't feel good at all.

[@brucechmiel7964]

Yep they are still looking for Bill Paxton’s heart.

[@dustman820]

@@brucechmiel7964 You mean Brian Thompson's heart. The guy who would later play Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Bill Paxton was shoved or thrown into the metal gate.

[@brucechmiel7964]

​@@dustman820 Yeah that's my B. Also he was in Lionheart and so much Star Trek. You need a bad guy lieutenant you get him.

[@matts1166]

Wouldn't it have been weird if the mother was actually the abusive one and Arnold just punched a guy who's only crime was being non-observant to his son? Also, if Arnold punched out a woman, would we still be cheering him on?

[@steveulinski98]

@@matts1166 that's a tough call on that one

[@kevinboudreaux7860]

Two points to make: 1 - how dumb or high do you have to be to take a swing at Arnold? 2 - she may not have to “justify herself” to Arnold, but she will have to explain herself to law enforcement. To whom Arnold is legally obliged to report any serious suspicions of abuse as a teacher.

[@forreal2624]

@@Kevin-tz2lv Well if your punch caps at 600-700 pounds of force then even a big guy like Arnold would regret not countering it.

[@NicoBlack69]

@@Kevin-tz2lv Arnie was giving him a warning. If you hit the child, I'll hit you. Then he tried to hit Arnie. Lucky for him Arnie countered with a gut punch and not a right cross.

[@NicoBlack69]

@@Kevin-tz2lv remember the old saying, "there's only one place you hit a big guy"?

[@NicoBlack69]

@@Kevin-tz2lv remember the old saying, "there's only one place you hit a big guy"?

[@NicoBlack69]

@@Kevin-tz2lv family jewels.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

"What did it feel like to hit that sonofabitch" Linda Hunt, brilliant as always

[@captain_subtle9375]

Silly human you tried to punch a terminator

[@elroysworldFR]

If only after he said "You hit the Kid, I hit you" the father said "hey you can't do that!!" "WRONG!"

[@bumaximous45]

If this was the terminator he would punched him so hard would have ripped his heart out like the guy who refused to give him his clothes.

[@KenjiAsakura09]

@@bumaximous45 nah, he would have thrown him

[@Simon0]

@@KenjiAsakura09 he would have ripped his heart out then thrown him.

[@Rheisler1475]

@@KenjiAsakura09 into the car windshield

[@wallywest9257]

Plot twist: It was actually the mom that hit the kid.. The dad was actually a nice guy.

[@megan2484]

I was thinking the same

[@cawj7896]

Considering I see more women beating their children than I see men it actually would make more sense but that's a taboo subject now let alone 30 years ago.

[@megan2484]

@@cawj7896 she looks more guilty.

[@WhirlingMusic]

Redpilled

[@christyler7391]

I went to school with a kid who was constantly beaten with a broomstick by his mother. Luckily she was finally arrested but the kid turned into a alcoholic and died in a car accident few yrs ago driving under the influence.

[@darthvader2812]

"You all say the same thing, the kid fell down the stairs," Arnold's accent is the best one for that line.

[@TeacherBrunoGon]

Scenes before: "My husband started therapy" Arnold: I am the therapy

[@CabalisOrder]

thats a freakin badass terminator line lol

[@actuary1233]

Nobody thinks the dad is just scared to lose control. Ppl always passing judgment here...it happened to him n it's all he knows..doesnt make it right I know

[@sbarrow06]

Now that would have been hilarious... Especially coming from him.

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

"In my world, the anger manages YOU!"

[@Chris-gx1ei]

😂😂😂

[@molasorrosalom4846]

As a police officer, it's the crimes involving children that hit you the hardest. So many of us would love to be in Arnold's shoes, in this scene, but you have to hold back. Even if the case gets tossed. You can document everything, have pictures taken, but if the mother doesn't testify or cooperate, it all goes downhill.

[@joelzepeda3226]

Gratitude for your service. You guys truly have a thankless yet commendable job.

[@molasorrosalom4846]

Joel Zepeda Thank you.

[@TheAmateurEditor]

Right there with you brother. Some scumbag knocked his wife out cold with an iron and then dragged her into the bath-tub. Her 5 year old called 999 (he knew from past experience to do so...) when she wasn't responding. We arrive and 10 minutes later he shows up, drunk as a skunk and looking for a fight. It took everything in me not to batter the life out of him... After cuffing him and getting another station to take him away, I had to comfort the crying boy while the ambulance helped resuscitate his mother. I still remember his words "daddy hurts mummy! he hurts her all the time!". I tried to reach out and put my arm around him, just to comfort him and he jolted away from me... that's when I realised he was absolutely terrified of men because of his father.... His mother never did give us a statement and instead insisted she would break up with him. She moved away shortly after and I never did find out if she did leave him.

[@molasorrosalom4846]

roamer45 Teach the mother a lesson?

[@molasorrosalom4846]

roamer45 The mother isn't abusing the kids, but she also isn't showing up to court, so the abuse continues. DCFS might get involved.

[@cbmbdb]

The hushed way he says “oh no” when he saw it gave me chills. My dad never hit me with a belt. He always used the buckle.

[@1966johnnywayne]

My dad used his bare hand on my butt...once. My mother on the other hand...everything from small dimension lumber to straps of rubber, for the smallest infraction...women are crazy.

[@hagamapama]

My dad had the secret of giving a little pop on the butt that was more sound than anything else. I'm borderline autistic, when he deployed the butt-pop its purpose was to surprise me out of whatever emotional meltdown I was in, and it worked pretty well at that. After I turned 6-7 and we could talk things over he never laid a hand on me.

[@civilwildman]

My dad was beaten with a belt by his father. Which part, I don't know, but Grandpa's lucky he didn't live long enough for to avenge my father for such. >:(

[@informationyes]

@@1966johnnywayne Well your mother is crazy I hope you realize the actions of one person dont define an entire gender lol

[@jackloveall7672]

"You hit the kid, I hit you!"

[@Lifeskeyishappiness]

Arnie is such a boss!

[@thunderbox1928]

When the kid said "I fell again" Arnold had that terminator look!!

[@urchingreaser9182]

Adding The Terminator Theme too it

[@Squab1972]

I think John Kimble was aware of the abuse he knew how sad and withdrawn Zach was, he gave him support by making the class mascot and helping him mix with other children. Zachs mother pisses me off when says I don't have to justify myself to you unfortunately she does because the teacher is legally obliged to tell social services about the abuse.

[@snowlauncher79]

"IT'S NOT A TUMOR!" A meme before internet was a thing...

[@michaelsong5555]

How about, "Who is your daddy, and what does he do?"

[@MajorKirrahe]

"THERE IS NO BATHROOM!"

[@jamesmichaels1124]

TOOMAH!! IT'S NOT A TOOMAH!!

[@Elisheval]

Waaay ahead of House's "It's not Lupus" :)

[@Joe-rw1bb]

A famous line

[@HollywoodLego]

0:25 The way he says, "Hey wait a minute." He says it in such a great tone, like, you know he's serious.

[@michaelrobert6386]

That look on her face when she saw Arnold destroy that guy was like: finally someone did it.

[@jasonsmith4330]

Wish every abused child had a teacher like that. Arnold tried to do other roles and it didn't always work but this one did go well.

[@MrMDG1964]

Terribly under-rated movie

[@mayormccheese2641]

I don’t think anybody really hates this movie.

[@meathead6155]

Who cared about your clueness review and just enjoy the old school movie gosh!

[@zebrashark23]

It’s an awesome movie compared to the crap coming out in the last five years.

[@johndough6793]

under rated? since when?? lol

[@josegloria6108]

It looks good but sadly I hadn’t seen it yet

[@2102082]

I love this movie. So many great scenes and lines. “You’re not so tough without your car are ya?”

[@matthanf6126]

We need more principals like her! She's awesome 😎

[@dsuttajit]

Yes she is especially she let Mr. Kimble punched his student’s abusive dad

[@dsuttajit]

Although teacher can’t do it in real life or he or she will be terminated or arrested lol

[@Deadwrong1990]

Before we had Professor McGonagall, we had Linda Hunt.

[@TDKiller415]

And of course McGonagall gave a bollocking to Trevor Eve for abusing Harry in 1999 😁😁😁

[@AxelBitz]

You cut it out too soon. You're missing the principal's rejoice reaction after she dismisses Kimble.

[@ash5900]

Bet there were parents she wishes to punch

[@heroblok6]

I was waiting for it

[@IAmPez]

She starts shadow-boxing when he leaves the room, it's the best part of the scene and crazy they didn't let it run the few seconds more to see it. Fun fact too, she apparently injured herself for real when she did it, I forget the exact injury now though, I think it may have been a muscle tear.

[@Jotarou]

lol!! i was waiting for that too!

[@triciajohansen7124]

Linda Hunt is AMAZING!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@DigitalVigilante29]

I love after Kimball leaves the principal pretends she's the one punching the SOB lol

[@BellaKarim23]

Likely the principal had been wanting to do it for so long it's not even funny. I know many teachers and whenever one of their kids is abused this is what they all say they want to do. Hell, it's what I wanna do as a nurse, along with all my nurse and doctor friends. Even know a docrtor who did it to a dad who beat the hell out of his 3 year old. Even later on adopted the little girl

[@MrsReign]

This movie was so wholesome, truly shows how versatile Arny can be and he's defo not just made out of muscles. He inspired me with his biography book as well during lockdown.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

How did that abusive father rationalize that he could actually strike a giant huge dude w/a stone chiseled face like Arnold?? Does he have a black belt or something lol

[@thehandyman2180]

Paul Polpiboon Arnie would be stronger, he could have hurt him pretty bad cz of his body building back round, but being a black belt, i don't know, it might be challenging for him.

[@chipdrusano]

The father could’ve been on Prednisone(prescription steroids) because they cause mood swings. Maybe that’s why for both,the child abuse and why the father thought he could take on Arnie!

[@chipdrusano]

Maybe the father was on Prednisone(prescription steroids) because they cause mood swings. Steroids do tend to make you a monster.

[@waawaaweewaa2045]

@@thehandyman2180 someone has seen too many movies.

[@mkaplan1383]

Or maybe he thought he has the same slingshot and smooth stones that David used to kill Goliath.

[@gamepoy5056]

Honesty, this movie was much, much better than it had any right to be.

[@JR-ju3kj]

Kindergarten Cop is one of Arnold's best movies(some think it IS his best movie). He even said in an interview that it's his favorite movie out of all of the movies that he has done.

[@mmabuff101]

I agree. alot of older movies are. now I'm starting to realize something.....i think the overall quality of movies and tv has drastically plummeted these days, and that's why we look back and think man these were better than I thought lol

[@Buddygrooveknight]

It's definitely a way better movie than its title.

[@erickruckenberg8716]

This movie had *EVERY* right to be amazing

[@kis005]

Dwin agree

[@craignelson9045]

Banning this movie, a favorite since I was a kid. Who would be offended by this character?!

[@luisprod.1771]

bunch of cop crybabies

[@brycewakefield6565]

Its banned really?

[@417Owsy]

@@brycewakefield6565 it was banned in some places

[@brycewakefield6565]

The Exclave I bet those people abuse kids thats why they want it banned

[@russkate88]

@Jill Sandwich you should have asked him why and tell him it's your favourite scene in the movie.

[@bcgazero6472]

The principal:excuse me everybody! *Sees the scene* Principal's mind:oh hell yeah

[@johnsmithee6660]

That kid was actually John Connor

[@snozzlehead92]

That's not Edward Furlong. The actor's name was Justin Page.

[@chriskrausesmovie]

the kids age is 9 in 1990 not 15 in 92..2 yrs later ohh ok I get it

[@cryptoc7386]

Woosh

[@ZombiesGaming100]

Well no one gets a joke do they huh?

[@topmp362]

I can't like this enough

[@rasalpaul4574]

I loved this scene.

[@scotthayes5933]

He should have broken both the father's legs, better yet bust him in jaw and knock all his teeth out.

[@danmatthews1504]

Same here

[@laerciobaltazar5963]

I love this entire movie. I watch it nowdays.

[@dannys1392]

"You hit the kid, I hit you!" Classic line :-)

[@ChrJahnsen]

Arguably the greatest stomach punch in movie history. 😍😍

[@josephyniguez3607]

I like the principal she is cool

[@boringperson-zb8vy]

Henrietta Lange, baby.

[@TheeMrAbz]

And she went on to do the narration voice for the God Of War games

[@ladistar]

MrAbZ holy shit that’s her? That’s cool

[@TheeMrAbz]

ladistar yepp she's narrated GOW 1-3 , and her voice makes the whole narration epic. I also think she also voiced the character Gaia

[@rinkuxavier7019]

nice

[@amasion2882]

Although this scene is played out as comedy, I absolutely support legal flogging and/or beat down of a proved child batterer and here’s why: IT WORKS. It’s an effective deterrent against all but the hardest cases. Parents and/or stepparents who batter children are BULLIES. They don’t have the appropriate intellectual and emotional regulation to empathize with their victims or even relate to them as human. They are selfish and self-absorbed. The only way they will learn to keep their hands to themselves is if they directly suffer consequences for not doing so. I bet a LOT of child battery would evaporate OVERNIGHT if abusers knew they would be severely beaten as legal consequence. How do you stop a bully in its tracks? Someone bigger/stronger beats the hell out of the bully. It always works. The bully didn’t instantly learn bullying was cruel and wrong; he just didn’t want to get beaten up. Jail time, anger management therapy, parenting education are all good, but a solid beating will deter the abuser immediately. To Parents: A friendly warning: if you passively stand by while your spouse beats your kid, DON’T DREAM your child/ren will EVER forget. Forgiveness may be possible but the let down, the denial of safety and protection to the vulnerable is simply unforgettable. For the rest of your life, you will be the mom/dad who did nothing. Your actions will be resented and despised. Be sure you’re cool with that.

[@CherryFrog321]

Yeah. People seem to think that some nicey-nice approach is the answer. Abusive parents will usually end up getting the child back even if they do get them taken away, because the courts are more concerned for the parent's "rights" towards their kid than they are for the kid's right to not be harmed. People think that just taking the kid, and ordering the parent to take "parenting classes" or "anger management" courses is going to change them. It won't. Half the time, the child ends up dead after they're given back to the parent. I honestly just hate when someone defends a child abuser by saying something like, "well, that was how they were raised so they just don't know any better. They just need help and need to be taught how to be better parents." While it is true that most child abusers were abused themselves as kids, there are also plenty of people who were abused who vowed to never hurt a child the way they were hurt. So it is a choice, whether you're going to continue the cycle or break it. And someone who chooses to repeat it is already too hardened and has had obviously had all the empathy and compassion beaten out of them. They won't respond to "parenting classes" and will scorn anyone who tries to tell them to discipline their child in any other way other than beating them. They are convinced that the way they were raised was good, and that it "toughened them up" and they "turned out fine," so they have to raise their child the same way. What these people need is a good taste of their own medicine. They need to be reminded of what it was like to be abused as a child. I totally agree, beat them up and flog them and see how tough they are then!!

[@chrismc410]

By that logic a bullet to the abuser's/bully's head in public for all to see would be better still. It would do all you said with the added bonus guarantee that he won't do it again. Also sends a message that abuse and bullying will not be tolerated and dealt with swiftly and harshly. Most would-be bullies or abusers with any sense of self-preservation, will at the very least think twice about bullying and/or abusing someone knowing they will die if caught or found out.

[@realjoemavro]

I'd like to see a Beyond Scared Straight episode for abusive parents. Watching criminals intimidate children and teenagers gets boring after a while

[@Ragitsu]

@@chrismc410 ^ Found the psychopath.

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

and punishing children is not wrong either. (I'm not talking about extensive beating or abusing, nor anything close to that, as in this clip) (edited from "beating" as I used it incorrectly)

[@fukusamon4277]

Teachers are sick of being powerless. This movie is so accurate arnold was what so many of these people wanted to be

[@Olivia-zg8qs]

Arnie’s face at 2:23 is priceless😂😂

[@GG-dk6qy]

No one could have done this scene better than Arnold

[@jaymemangano1154]

G G. I'am incline too Âgéeable !

[@hagamapama]

Arnold has given birth to some amazing memes, but I think this was one of his best moments as an actor.

[@--ODiN--]

Ahh Robert DeNiro

[@TheTaxiGuy2012]

Agreed! Only one close would probably be Sylvester Stallone

[@jacobwaters1147]

I think seeing Dwayne Johnson going up against an abusive father would be awesome

[@lumberluc]

There's a limit to what a teacher can do, but a teacher that can actually protect their students is worth a platinum in anyone's book.

[@seanbraley2772]

How is he protecting his students? By confronting the parents instead of reporting his suspicions he made child welfare’s job way harder on top of that he may try to press charges but the dad is going to win Kimbol was the aggressor and threatened him before the father tried to throw the first punch so said child can now be easily pulled from school and out in another or home schooled because his parents feel the school is unsafe

[@brocksampson3405]

I grew up with an abusive father who was not only a bad father but also a horrible husband to my mother. My dad's side of the family, they're evil. My mom and her side of the family were better people. My memory of this film may have been distant but I remember one of my parents watching this on television back in the day and both back then and now. I felt like I was seeing Arnold sucker punch my dad and called him out on his abusive behavior and how a father or husband should never do that to their children or their wives. My childhood in the 90s when going to school as well as in the early 2000s when middle school and high school came along were a trying time for me because I did get bullied at school but at some point, I got the teachers on my side whenever I was in a bully situation. But still, Arnold is a hero.

[@mendohlakuva5459]

As a child I wish I had someone like Mr Kimble who stood up for me against my abusive father

[@Rat_Queen86]

The first time I saw this film, I broke down crying at this scene. It’s what every child who has been abused wants to happen, but it seemingly never does. I’m sorry that happened to you 🫂

[@Teyo87]

We all need teachers like Mr.Kimble.

[@jenniferb.awesome]

I had no idea what was happening in this scene when I was little, but now watching it as an adult makes me so sad for that little boy. I don't understand how parents or people in general could ever hit a child 😥

[@masacardenas]

People do it everyday and justify it. "I was spanked as a kid and look how I turned out" type people. Yeah you turned out as a child abuser. Ugh

[@jculver1674]

Usually it's because they were abused as kids themselves and never got psychological help to deal with it. That doesn't excuse their actions, not for a second. But it's usually the reason.

[@pepstalynn]

"You're not worth it. I'm terminating you."

[@mariafox9226]

You could SEE the anger in Mr. Kimble’s eyes when he looks up after finding the bruise.

[@Lifeskeyishappiness]

I think it shows that he really cared for the children in his class, how anyone could hurt a small innocent child really made him angry.

[@mariafox9226]

@@Lifeskeyishappinessnot to mention he’s also a cop so he’s probably seen so many abused kids but this one was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

[@nickmarsala3787]

Good! I was abused when I was a child and I wish to God that someone had helped me

[@lightpostfilms9721]

Do you accept hugs from strangers because I'm sending one to you right now...

[@nickmarsala3787]

If you are a hot girl than the answer is yes if you are not than no thanks dude.

[@lightpostfilms9721]

My apologies.

[@nickmarsala3787]

There is nothing to apologize about. You are a good guy and I thank you!

[@JamesParker1998]

WHat if the poster is a girl but ugly?

[@aamirk345]

One of the greatest scenes ever - and this lady is one hell of an actress

[@itsjemmabond]

That's why she has an Oscar!

[@ianfuller8222]

They didn’t show it but I always loved the bit where Linda Hunt does that little punch while grunting after Arnie leaves the office 😂

[@MrJustbrowsing12345]

You shouldn't have missed out the part where she does the punches 😂 that's one of the funniest parts of the scene

[@soolly357]

The way the kid said he fell down again just gets stright to my emotion.

[@Marguns21]

Taking a swing at Arnold is like taking a swing at a wall... you will just get hurt xD

[@berenstainbear2268]

More like a wall that swings back with the force of a hammer.

[@narendramartosudarmo]

More like the force of a wrecking ball.

[@jeffdridge2010]

I mean you could drop kick the dude and he’ll just wear it. That’s scary.

[@marcbelo7301]

There is not one of us who wouldn't do the same thing to a child beater. "You hit the kid, I hit you"

[@ssj2sanjifanboy068]

I always loved this movie. I feel for this kid. My biological mom was severely abusive to me. My grandma and aunt came and rescued me from 4 years of abuse.

[@chriswelcome8102]

How can you not like Arnie and these classic movies?

[@Sarfnic]

20 years later people still haven't learnt from this movie.

[@moviefan8533]

30

[@simonl2072]

It's 2024 and I saw this as a kid and I still enjoy watching it.

[@DarthVoxyn]

“ I don’t know what kind of police officer you are… but you are… a..Very Good Teacher “ This moment is perfect as it shows how much respect that Arnold gained by punching the bad father. Up until then she thought badly of Arnold.

[@bleep77]

This is by far one of the best acting performances by Arnie! He's so badass in this scene in a very subtle and sensible way. "You hit the kid, I hit you!" I love that line!

[@sGirl-ny9xj]

Arnold: You hit the kid, I hit you! Me: Get him, Arn!

[@satanjr4950]

0:53 a child abusers first day in prison

[@jirivera1999]

One of my favorite scenes because Mr Kimbal character changed from a badass to a someone with compassion.

[@BellaKarim23]

And that made him even more badass

[@ogiecruz8063]

Kindergarten Cop is one of my all time favorite movies 👍👍

[@boredstudent]

This may surprise you but Arnold Schwarzenegger even said that Kindergarten Cop was his favorite movie as well.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Clip was just a tad short. Should have shown Linda Hunt doing her punch.

[@kanzenchowa9868]

Agreed, that was one of the best parts in the scene. ie she asked kimble that question for a reason and when she got a satisfying answer, she felt empowered.

[@stefmgf8739]

J W true 😂 gnum (throwing the punch)

[@2MossBag]

That’s what I was waiting for too lol

[@emilycathcart7387]

I was just going to say the same thing; I love that part!

[@rbswords2353]

Yeah everyone with an abusive father or mother probably dreams of doing this, satisfying.

[@_titan83]

This was actually so satisfying, I mean in real life that shit is horrible and that kind of punishment is well deserved

[@aliezahjuarez1212]

My grandpa would have too if something happened to me and my sister.

[@darkcylander]

plot-twist, the kid actually did fall down the stairs

[@SteadyBark96720]

bugman bugman -gets arrested for aggravated assault

[@lokeymexican]

It's not their fault that he's such a cluts.

[@TheSal702]

lokeymexican lmao

[@meisterigi007]

He didnt fall, he was pulled down by an unknown entity that wants the child's soul...

[@drumking241]

😂👍

[@SuperSoldier26]

I’m with Kimble on that one and I support his actions. The man has been abusing his son and has been getting away with it? No way Jose not this time

[@seanbraley2772]

1) how do you know it’s not the mother doing it 2) wall we all want to do what he did to the SOS he just made it 100 harder for child welfare to get the kid out and to safety

[@SuperSoldier26]

@@seanbraley2772 what?

[@seanbraley2772]

@@SuperSoldier26 later in the movie the mother admits the father hit the kid but if i was just watching this one scean the mothers behavior would lead me to believe she was the one hitting the kid, and by confronting the parents he let them know he noticed the abuse so they can get their lies in order when child protective services starts their interview as well as attacking the father first by pushing him into the care then by saying his you hit the kid i hit you followed by hiting him hes given them a valid excuse to pull the kid from the school eaitrher sending him to a new one where he dosent know any of the other kids and now will trust the teacher less or home schooled where the voilnce can exualte and he could end up dead so no he did not do the right thing he acted on impulse and screwd over the kid

[@sid2112]

Of course you support his actions, all he did was help a guy up who tripped. Isn't that what everyone saw? Right everyone? That's what we'd tell the cops, anyway.

[@josephdalton6968]

Arnold is in his late 70s or early 80s and he’s still a badass

[@redhotchilifan98]

One of Arnold's more underrated moments as an actor

[@Sourcoolness]

Linda Hunt is a legend.

[@robertwhite9907]

My dad and his siblings dealt with an neglectful and abusive father while they were growing up and to this day my father struggles with anxiety and a short temper because of his experience. If I can go back in time, this is EXACTLY what I would do to his father...... my own grandfather who my dad let me meet when I was a kid and who I've talk to many times before. Best scene in the film for sure.

[@eddyspaghetti90_]

Sometimes in life, rules have to go out the window and you just have to do what FEELS right

[@SomebodysVincent]

"It's not a tumor!". Love this movie - I believe that some of the best (comedy) movies are from this period.

[@jackatkinson6760]

I'll bet that no shortage of dads love this scene, which is a good thing.