1. Lethal Weapon
#463 most popular movie yesterdayLethal Weapon is a quintessential buddy-cop movie featuring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Its success lies in the combination of thrilling action sequences and personal chemistry between the leads, something audiences enjoyed in City Heat as well.
8 movies like Lethal Weapon...2. The Untouchables
#947 most popular movie yesterdayThe Untouchables offers a more serious take on the Prohibition era with Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro. Fans of City Heat's historical setting and crime drama elements will find this to be a gripping, although less comedic, alternative.
8 movies like The Untouchables...3. Beverly Hills Cop
#1,275 most popular movie yesterdayBeverly Hills Cop showcases Eddie Murphy at his comedic best as a Detroit cop working in Beverly Hills. While it has a more modern setting than City Heat, its blend of action-packed sequences and quick-witted humor make it a great choice for fans looking for a similar vibe.
8 movies like Beverly Hills Cop...4. The Sting
#1,914 most popular movie yesterdaySet in the 1930s, The Sting rekindles the charm of bygone eras with con men trying to pull off a massive hoax. Its clever plot twists and period setting will attract those who appreciated the backdrop and wit of City Heat.
7 movies like The Sting...5. Midnight Run
#1,996 most popular movie yesterdayMidnight Run is a buddy comedy featuring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. The chemistry between the two leads and the blend of action with comedy make it a great follow-up for fans of City Heat who enjoy odd-couple dynamics and on-the-run adventures.
7 movies like Midnight Run...6. 48 Hrs.
#2,345 most popular movie yesterday48 Hrs. combines the gritty atmosphere of crime and action with a buddy-cop formula. The unlikely partnership between a tough cop and a witty criminal could resonate with fans who enjoyed the dynamics between the leads in City Heat.
8 movies like 48 Hrs....7. Harlem Nights
#2,855 most popular movie yesterdayHarlem Nights, starring Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor, takes place during the Prohibition era. With its blend of crime, comedy, and an ensemble cast, it resonates well with City Heat's theme of law enforcement and mobsters mixed with a light-hearted tone.
4 movies like Harlem Nights...8. Tough Guys
#5,779 most popular movie yesterdayTough Guys brings together the screen legends Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas as a pair of aging gangsters trying to adjust to life after being released from prison. Like City Heat, it combines action with a dash of comedy and plays on the nostalgia of the leading actors' tough-guy personas from their younger days.
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