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Hot Fuzz
“Big cops. Small town. Moderate violence.”
Hot Fuzz (2007) is a crime, action, comedy film directed by Edgar Wright. On Plot-hole, players averaged 2.2/5, with 57% solving the puzzle and 43% failing it, making it the #49 hardest puzzle of 148 in the archive. Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Hard
2.2/5
Avg Score
57%
Solved
43%
Failed
246
Players
#49
Difficulty Rank
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The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #150 · August 16, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
A peaceful English village where nothing ever happens.
The Character (Clue 4)
A big-city cop is transferred to this seemingly perfect town.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
He suspects that the town's accidents are actually murders.
The Twist (Clue 2)
The village has a sinister neighborhood watch alliance.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in Edgar Wright's action comedy about a murderous village.
The answer
Hot Fuzz
Cast
Simon Pegg as Nicholas AngelNick Frost as PC Danny ButtermanJim Broadbent as Inspector Frank ButtermanPaddy Considine as DS Andy WainwrightRafe Spall as DC Andy CartwrightKevin Eldon as Sergeant Tony FisherOlivia Colman as PC Doris ThatcherBill Bailey as Sergeant Turner
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hot Fuzz hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- Hot Fuzz had an average score of 2.2/5. 57% of players solved it, while 43% failed — a hard puzzle.
- Who directed Hot Fuzz?
- Hot Fuzz was directed by Edgar Wright.
- Who stars in Hot Fuzz?
- Hot Fuzz stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine, Rafe Spall, Kevin Eldon, Olivia Colman, Bill Bailey.
- What genre is Hot Fuzz?
- Hot Fuzz is listed under Crime, Action, Comedy.
- Where does Hot Fuzz rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- Hot Fuzz ranks #49 of 148 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).