Our team compiled the best buddy cop movies and here is what they came up with
Buddy cop movies have been a popular genre in the film industry for many years. These films typically involve a mismatched pair of police officers, often with vastly different personalities and styles, who are forced to work together to solve a crime. The genre has produced some classic films, many of which have become cultural touchstones. Here are 26 examples of popular buddy cop movies, listed in alphabetical order:
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1. 48 Hrs. (1982)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of a cop who teams up with a convict to catch a pair of cop-killers. The movie grossed over $78 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, its blend of action and comedy and its exploration of race relations. Rated R
2. Bad Boys (1995)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of two cops who must recover stolen drugs and clear their names. The movie grossed over $141 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated R
3. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of a Detroit cop who travels to Beverly Hills to solve the murder of his best friend. The movie grossed over $234 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Eddie Murphy, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated R
4. Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
A sequel to the first movie, it grossed over $299 million worldwide and continues the story of Detroit cop who travels to Beverly Hills to solve a crime. Rated R
5. Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Another sequel in the franchise, it grossed over $119 million worldwide. It picks up where the second film leaves off and follows the further adventures of Detroit cop in Beverly Hills. Rated R
6. Blue Streak (1999)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of a thief who poses as a cop to recover a diamond. The movie grossed over $91 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Martin Lawrence, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated PG-13
7. The Heat (2013)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of an FBI agent who teams up with a Boston cop to take down a drug lord. The movie grossed over $229 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated R
8. Lethal Weapon (1987)
An action-thriller movie that tells the story of two cops, one a veteran and the other a volatile young detective, who are paired together to solve a murder case. The movie grossed over $120 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, its action-packed story and its exploration of police corruption and buddy-cop tropes. Rated R
9. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
A sequel to the first movie, it grossed over $227 million worldwide and continues the story of the two cops as they take on a South African diplomat who is using his immunity to engage in criminal activities. Rated R
10. Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Another sequel in the franchise, it grossed over $321 million worldwide. It picks up where the second film leaves off and follows the further adventures of the two cops as they take on a former cop turned arms dealer. Rated R
11. Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
The fourth and final installment in the Lethal Weapon series, it grossed over $285 million worldwide. The movie features the two cops as they take on a Chinese crime lord and confront issues related to aging and family. Rated R
12. Midnight Run (1988)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of an ex-cop who becomes a bail bondsman and must transport a mobster across the country. The movie grossed over $38 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated R
13. Money Train (1995)
An action-thriller movie that tells the story of two foster brothers and transit cops who plan to rob a train carrying the New York City subway’s revenue. The movie grossed over $77 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, its action-packed story and its exploration of police corruption. Rated R
14. Rush Hour (1998)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of a Hong Kong detective and a LAPD detective who team up to rescue the daughter of a Chinese diplomat. The movie grossed over $244 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated PG-13
15. Rush Hour 2 (2001)
A sequel to the first movie, it grossed over $347 million worldwide and continues the story of the two detectives as they investigate a counterfeiting ring in Hong Kong. Rated PG-13
16. Rush Hour 3 (2007)
Another sequel in the franchise, it grossed over $258 million worldwide. It picks up where the second film leaves off and follows the further adventures of the two detectives as they take on a Chinese Triad leader. Rated PG-13
17. Starsky & Hutch (2004)
A comedy movie that tells the story of two cops in the 1970s who go undercover to take down a drug lord. The movie grossed over $170 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, its comedic style and its nostalgic representation of the 70s. Rated PG-13
18. Tango & Cash (1989)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of two rival LAPD detectives who team up to take down a drug lord. The movie grossed over $63 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated R
19. The Other Guys (2010)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of two deskbound detectives who are given a chance to prove their worth by taking on a high-profile case. The movie grossed over $170 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated PG-13
20. The Nice Guys (2016)
A neo-noir action-comedy movie that tells the story of a private eye and a hired enforcer who team up to investigate the case of a missing girl. The movie grossed over $57 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, its comedic and action-packed story and its neo-noir style. Rated R
21. Turner & Hooch (1989)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of a detective who inherits a dog from a murder victim and use it to solve the case. The movie grossed over $71 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Tom Hanks, its blend of action and comedy and the strong bond between the detective and the dog. Rated PG
22. 21 Jump Street (2012)
A comedy movie that tells the story of two cops who are sent undercover in a high school to take down a drug ring. The movie grossed over $201 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, its comedic style and its clever re-imagining of the classic TV show. Rated R
23. 22 Jump Street (2014)
A sequel to the first movie, it grossed over $331 million worldwide. It continues the story of the two cops as they go undercover in college to take down a drug ring. Rated R
24. Bad Boys II (2003)
A sequel to the first movie, it grossed over $273 million worldwide and continues the story of the two cops as they take on a drug lord. Rated R
25. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of a Detroit cop who goes to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his best friend. The movie grossed over $316 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Eddie Murphy, its action-packed story and its blend of action and comedy. Rated R
26. Cop Out (2010)
An action-comedy movie that tells the story of two cops who are tasked to recover a stolen baseball card. The movie grossed over $55 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, its comedic style and its blend of action and comedy. Rated R