If you’re a fan of buddy cop comedies with a mix of action and humor like The Nice Guys, you’re in for a treat. Below, I’ve compiled a list of 16 movies that capture a similar vibe, featuring dynamic duos, witty banter, and thrilling adventures. Check out The Nice Guys trailer here.
1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang stars Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer in a darkly comedic mystery. The film follows a thief-turned-actor and a private investigator as they get entangled in a murder case in Los Angeles.
2. Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon features Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched police partners. This classic buddy cop film combines intense action scenes with humorous interactions between the two leads.
3. 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as undercover cops posing as high school students. The film is known for its hilarious take on high school life and the chemistry between its leads.
4. Midnight Run
Midnight Run stars Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in a comedic road trip adventure. De Niro plays a bounty hunter tasked with bringing in an embezzler, leading to a series of misadventures.
5. Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz features Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as police officers in a sleepy English village. The film blends action and comedy as the duo uncovers a sinister conspiracy behind a series of “accidents.”
6. The Other Guys
The Other Guys stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as two underappreciated detectives. The film is a comedic take on the buddy cop genre, filled with absurd situations and hilarious dialogue.
7. Rush Hour
Rush Hour features Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as an unlikely police duo. The film combines martial arts action with comedic moments as they team up to solve a kidnapping case.
8. Bad Boys
Bad Boys stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami detectives. The film is known for its high-octane action sequences and the charismatic performances of its leads.
9. The Heat
The Heat features Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy as an uptight FBI agent and a foul-mouthed detective. The film is a hilarious take on the buddy cop genre with strong female leads.
10. Tango & Cash
Tango & Cash stars Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as rival LAPD detectives. The film combines action and comedy as they are framed for a crime and must clear their names.
11. Men in Black
Men in Black features Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as agents of a secret organization. The film blends science fiction, action, and comedy as they protect Earth from extraterrestrial threats.
12. Ride Along
Ride Along stars Ice Cube and Kevin Hart as a tough cop and his future brother-in-law. The film is a comedic adventure as they team up for a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta.
13. The Long Kiss Goodnight
The Long Kiss Goodnight stars Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson in an action-packed thriller. Davis plays an amnesiac who discovers her past as a government assassin with Jackson’s help.
14. Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch features Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as the iconic 1970s detectives. The film is a comedic homage to the original TV series, filled with action and humor.
15. The Rundown
The Rundown stars Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott in an action-comedy adventure. Johnson plays a bounty hunter tasked with retrieving Scott’s character from the Amazon jungle.
16. Cop Out
Cop Out features Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan as two NYPD detectives. The film is a comedic take on the buddy cop genre with plenty of laughs and action-packed moments.
