1. Die Hard
#669 most popular movie yesterdayDie Hard offers an adrenaline-fueled experience rooted in action-thriller genre conventions. Starring Bruce Willis as the tough NYPD officer John McClane, this film provides a solo hero vs. terrorist group scenario, mirroring the high-stakes tension of Lethal Weapon and appealing to fans of intense action and witty one-liners.
8 movies like Die Hard...2. Rush Hour
#1,031 most popular movie yesterdayRush Hour combines the talents of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in a comedic action-packed story about an East-meets-West buddy cop duo. Like Lethal Weapon, the film relies heavily on the chemistry between the leads and the balance of intense action sequences with comedic banter.
8 movies like Rush Hour...3. Bad Boys
#1,166 most popular movie yesterdayBad Boys is a high-octane action film starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as two Miami detectives. Their fast-paced pursuit of a drug kingpin and the bond between the two main characters mirrors the action and camaraderie found in Lethal Weapon.
8 movies like Bad Boys...4. Beverly Hills Cop
#1,591 most popular movie yesterdayBeverly Hills Cop features Eddie Murphy as a wise-cracking Detroit cop navigating the posh world of Beverly Hills. The blend of action, comedy, and Murphy's sharp-tongued performance offers a similar vibe to Lethal Weapon, and its success among audiences makes it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
8 movies like Beverly Hills Cop...5. The Last Boy Scout
#2,200 most popular movie yesterdayReuniting Lethal Weapon screenwriter Shane Black with the action-packed buddy genre, The Last Boy Scout stars Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans as they uncover corruption in professional football. With snappy dialogue and stylized violence, it's a spiritual cousin to Lethal Weapon.
8 movies like The Last Boy Scout...6. 48 Hrs.
#2,843 most popular movie yesterdayIn 48 Hrs., Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy form an unlikely cop-criminal partnership to catch a killer. Its blend of humor, action, and the rough-around-the-edges dynamic between the protagonists resonates with the buddy cop chemistry of Lethal Weapon.
8 movies like 48 Hrs....7. Tango & Cash
#3,178 most popular movie yesterdayTango & Cash features Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as a pair of mismatched LAPD narcotics detectives framed for murder. The film's combination of action, humor, and a reluctant partnership pays homage to the buddy cop formula popularized by Lethal Weapon.
8 movies like Tango & Cash...8. Red Heat
#3,957 most popular movie yesterdayRed Heat pairs Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Belushi as a Russian and American cop forced to work together. Despite their vast differences, they must collaborate to take down a dangerous drug lord, offering a culture-clash twist to the buddy cop dynamic enjoyed in Lethal Weapon.
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