The movie focuses on policeman Cristi, who is investigating a teenage boy who has been smoking hashish.

Over time, Cristi begins to question the ethical ramifications of his task.

[1][2] On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 78% based on 73 reviews, and an average rating of 7.1/10.

[3] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, based on 23 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".

[4] Police, Adjective won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.