Buddy Cop Movies
Buddy Cop Movies on 123movies fire on all cylinders — wild car chases, explosive busts, and cop duos that argue more than they arrest. Best Buddy Cop Movies in this section throw together total opposites with one job and zero patience. Expect flying fists, one-liners that slap, and grudging teamwork that somehow gets the job done. Lock, load, and laugh — only on 123movies.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
After their deceased ex-Captain is wrongfully accused, Lowrey and Burnett set out to prove his innocence, but soon find themselves fleeing for their own safety.
Spenser Confidential
Spenser — an ex-cop better known for making trouble than solving it — just got out of prison and is leaving Boston for good. But first he gets roped into…
Bad Boys for Life
Marcus Burnett is now a police inspector and Mike Lowery is in a midlife crisis. They unite again when an Albanian mercenary, whose brother they killed, promises them an important…
Stuber
In this action-comedy directed by Michael Dowse, a mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu, played by Kumail Nanjiani, finds himself thrust into a chaotic adventure when he picks up a grizzled…
Men in Black: International
In this sci-fi action film, the secretive organization tasked with monitoring extraterrestrial activity on Earth faces a new global threat. The story follows Agent M, a determined rookie, and Agent…
Shaft
In this action-comedy film directed by Tim Story, the story follows JJ, a young FBI analyst, as he seeks the help of his estranged father, the legendary private investigator John…
The Spy Who Dumped Me
In this action-comedy film directed by Susanna Fogel, two best friends, Audrey and Morgan, find themselves unexpectedly thrust into the world of international espionage. The plot follows their chaotic journey…
The Hitman’s Bodyguard
In this action-comedy directed by Patrick Hughes, a top protection agent is tasked with guarding the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world’s most notorious hitmen. The film…
CHiPs
In this action-comedy film, two California Highway Patrol officers, played by Dax Shepard and Michael Peña, find themselves in the midst of a corruption scandal involving their own department. As…
Central Intelligence
In this action-comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the story follows a mild-mannered accountant, played by Kevin Hart, who is unexpectedly drawn into the world of international espionage. His…
The Nice Guys
Set in the vibrant and chaotic Los Angeles of the 1970s, this film follows the unlikely partnership between a down-on-his-luck private eye, played by Ryan Gosling, and a tough enforcer,…
The Brothers Grimsby
In this action-comedy film directed by Louis Leterrier, the story follows two estranged brothers who are reunited under unusual circumstances. One brother, played by Sacha Baron Cohen, is a dim-witted…
Ride Along 2
In this action-comedy sequel, Ben Barber, played by Kevin Hart, is now a rookie cop who teams up once again with his soon-to-be brother-in-law, James Payton, portrayed by Ice Cube….
Let’s Be Cops
Two friends, played by Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., find themselves in over their heads when they impersonate police officers for a costume party. Their antics quickly escalate as…
22 Jump Street
In this comedic sequel, officers Schmidt and Jenko, played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, are back on an undercover mission, this time infiltrating a local college to crack a…
Ride Along
In this action-comedy directed by Tim Story, a fast-talking security guard, played by Kevin Hart, joins his future brother-in-law, a tough cop portrayed by Ice Cube, on a 24-hour patrol…
2 Guns
In this action-packed film, two operatives from competing bureaus are forced to team up after a failed attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel. As they navigate a web of deception…
The Heat
In this 2013 action-comedy, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy star as an unlikely duo of law enforcement officers. Bullock plays an uptight FBI agent, while McCarthy takes on the role…
Men In Black 3
In this sci-fi action-comedy, Agent J, played by Will Smith, must travel back in time to save his partner, Agent K, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones, from a new threat…
21 Jump Street
In this action-comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, two underachieving police officers, played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, are assigned to a special undercover unit. Their…
The Guard
Set against the backdrop of rural Ireland, this film follows the unconventional Sergeant Gerry Boyle, played by Brendan Gleeson, as he navigates a complex web of drug trafficking and murder….
The Other Guys
In this 2010 action-comedy directed by Adam McKay, two mismatched New York City detectives, played by Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, find themselves stepping out of the shadows of their…
Cop Out
In this action-comedy film directed by Kevin Smith, Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan star as two veteran NYPD detectives on a mission to retrieve a stolen, rare baseball card. Their…
Rush Hour 3
In this action-comedy sequel, LAPD Detective James Carter and Chinese Inspector Lee reunite in Paris to unravel a dangerous conspiracy involving the Chinese Triads. The film stars Jackie Chan and…
Miss Congeniality 2 Armed And Fabulous
In this comedic sequel, Sandra Bullock reprises her role as FBI agent Gracie Hart, who finds herself thrust back into the spotlight after a high-profile kidnapping case. As she navigates…
Taxi
In this action-comedy film directed by Tim Story, a bumbling police officer teams up with a talented taxi driver to chase down a gang of bank robbers in New York…
Starsky & Hutch
In this 2004 action-comedy directed by Todd Phillips, two mismatched detectives, played by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, team up to tackle crime in the 1970s. The film is a…
Bad Boys II
In this high-octane action-comedy, Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, are on a mission to dismantle a dangerous drug cartel. Their investigation…
Hollywood Homicide
In this action-comedy film directed by Ron Shelton, two LAPD detectives, played by Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett, juggle their police work with their side jobs. The plot follows their…
National Security
In this action-comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn star as two mismatched security guards who find themselves embroiled in a larger criminal conspiracy. The plot…
I Spy
In this action-comedy film directed by Betty Thomas, a professional spy teams up with a civilian boxing champion to recover a stolen stealth fighter. The mismatched duo, played by Eddie…
Men In Black II
In this 2002 sci-fi comedy, Agents J and K reunite to protect Earth from a new extraterrestrial threat. The film stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, who reprise their…
Showtime
In this action-comedy film directed by Tom Dey, two mismatched LAPD officers are forced to team up for a reality TV show that follows their crime-fighting exploits. The film stars…
Rush Hour 2
In this action-comedy sequel, the dynamic duo of LAPD Detective James Carter, played by Chris Tucker, and Hong Kong Inspector Lee, portrayed by Jackie Chan, reunite for another thrilling adventure….
Wild Wild West
Set in an alternate post-Civil War America, this film follows two government agents, played by Will Smith and Kevin Kline, as they team up to thwart a diabolical plot by…
Rush Hour 1
In this action-comedy film directed by Brett Ratner, a mismatched pair of detectives, played by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, team up to solve a high-stakes kidnapping case. The film…
Men In Black
In this 1997 sci-fi comedy directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, a secret organization is tasked with monitoring extraterrestrial activity on Earth. The story follows a veteran agent, played by Tommy Lee…
Bulletproof
In this 1996 action-comedy, the story follows two former friends, played by Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler, who find themselves on opposite sides of the law. When a botched undercover…
Beverly Hills Cop III
In this action-comedy film, Eddie Murphy reprises his role as the street-smart Detroit detective Axel Foley, who finds himself embroiled in a new adventure in Los Angeles. This time, Foley…
National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1
In this 1993 comedy, the film parodies the buddy cop genre, particularly targeting the “Lethal Weapon” series. The plot follows two mismatched detectives, played by Emilio Estevez and Samuel L….
The Last Boy Scout
Directed by Tony Scott, this 1991 action thriller stars Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans as an unlikely duo who team up to unravel a conspiracy involving professional football and political…
Another 48 Hrs.
In this action-comedy sequel, the dynamic duo of Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte return to the screen, reprising their roles as a wisecracking convict and a grizzled cop, respectively. The…
Tango and Cash
In this action-packed buddy cop film, two rival LAPD detectives, played by Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell, are forced to team up after being framed for a crime they didn’t…
Turner & Hooch
In this 1989 comedy-drama, a meticulous detective finds his life turned upside down when he is forced to team up with a slobbery and unruly dog to solve a murder…
Red Heat
In this action-packed film directed by Walter Hill, a tough Soviet police officer, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is sent to Chicago to apprehend a notorious drug dealer. Partnered with a…
Beverly Hills Cop II
In this action-packed sequel, Eddie Murphy reprises his role as the street-smart Detroit detective Axel Foley, who returns to Beverly Hills to solve a series of high-profile crimes. The film,…
Beverly Hills Cop
In this 1984 action-comedy, Eddie Murphy stars as Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit cop who finds himself in the upscale world of Beverly Hills while investigating the murder of a…
48 Hrs.
In this 1982 action-comedy, a grizzled cop teams up with a wisecracking convict to track down a pair of ruthless criminals. The film stars Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy, whose…