After Jerry (Jack Black,) an accidentally-magnetized auto worker, accidentally erases all the data off of the video tapes at a video rental store in Passaic, New Jersey, he and a local video store worker, Mike, (Mos Def) combine forces to recreate classic and not-so-classic movies to keep the patronage of the store's most valued customer, Miss Falewicz (Mia Farrow). Using household objects and improvising special effects, the two make their own versions. They call it "swedeing" of "Ghostbusters" and "Rush Hour 2," and inadvertently create a local sensation, as well as a bundle of copyright issues.