Movies like Lethal Weapon

Die 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.

Bad 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.

Rush 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.

Beverly 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.

Reuniting 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.

In 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.

Tango & 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.

Red 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.