1. Rush Hour
#1,161 most popular movie yesterdayBlending martial arts with comedy, Rush Hour offers the same odd-couple cop partnership as 48 Hrs., with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker forming a cross-cultural team that delivers both laughs and action.
8 movies like Rush Hour...2. Bad Boys
#1,346 most popular movie yesterdayBad Boys features the action-packed story of two Miami narcotics detectives, portrayed by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Its blend of comedy and explosive action scenes makes it a spirit relative to 48 Hrs.
8 movies like Bad Boys...3. Beverly Hills Cop
#1,565 most popular movie yesterdayEddie Murphy shines in Beverly Hills Cop, where he plays a wise-cracking Detroit cop in the upscale world of Beverly Hills. The comedic tones and action sequences will appeal to those who enjoyed the humor and energy of 48 Hrs.
8 movies like Beverly Hills Cop...4. Lethal Weapon
#1,631 most popular movie yesterdayLethal Weapon is the quintessential buddy cop film that combines action with a perfect dose of humor. Like 48 Hrs., it showcases the dynamics between two very different law enforcement officers, played by Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.
8 movies like Lethal Weapon...5. Midnight Run
#1,874 most popular movie yesterdayMidnight Run combines action and humor as it follows a bounty hunter, played by Robert De Niro, who is tasked with bringing an embezzler, played by Charles Grodin, across the country. Its road trip dynamic provides a different angle on the odd-couple theme present in 48 Hrs.
7 movies like Midnight Run...6. The Last Boy Scout
#2,301 most popular movie yesterdayThe Last Boy Scout features Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans in a gritty buddy action-comedy about a down-and-out detective teaming with a disgraced quarterback to solve a crime. Its dark humor and unlikely partnership echo the themes found in 48 Hrs.
8 movies like The Last Boy Scout...7. Tango & Cash
#2,916 most popular movie yesterdayIn Tango & Cash, Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell play mismatched LAPD cops who must clear their names. The film's humor, paired with its over-the-top action sequences, mirrors the buddy cop dynamics of 48 Hrs.
8 movies like Tango & Cash...8. Another 48 Hrs.
#4,727 most popular movie yesterdayThe sequel to the original buddy cop thriller, Another 48 Hrs. sees Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy reprising their roles. The chemistry between the leads remains a draw, and the mix of action and comedy will cater to fans of the first film.
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