Mystery Team

This British import, though not American, warrants inclusion for its thematic similarities. Hot Fuzz tells the story of an overachieving London cop transferred to a small town only to uncover a vast conspiracy. Its combination of mystery, absurdity, and a fish-out-of-water theme parallels the tone of Mystery Team.

The Nice Guys is set in the 1970s and follows a pair of detectives with clashing personalities as they investigate the disappearance of a girl and the death of a porn star. The movie's dark comedy and buddy-cop dynamics should sit well with fans of Mystery Team's sleuthing and humor.

The Other Guys stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as mismatched New York City detectives in this action-comedy. Like Mystery Team, it combines elements of crime and humor to great effect, with the protagonists often finding themselves in over their heads.

In 21 Jump Street, two underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring. This blend of action, comedy, and a plot built around an investigation will resonate with fans of Mystery Team's own quirky detective work.

MacGruber, a parody of the action-hero stereotype, follows a clueless soldier of fortune as he takes on his archenemy. With a plot centered around an inept protagonist solving a crime, fans of Mystery Team's parody on the detective genre will likely enjoy the humor in MacGruber.

Super Troopers is a comedy that revolves around a group of unconventional state troopers who have developed their unique, albeit non-efficient, ways of maintaining the law. Fans of Mystery Team's silly humor and oddball crime-solving will likely appreciate the similar tone and comedic antics found in Super Troopers.

Based on the popular TV show 'Reno 911!', this film features bumbling cops from the Reno Sheriff's Department who travel to Miami for a police convention and end up in charge of protecting the city. With its comedic take on crime-solving, Reno 911!: Miami will appeal to those who enjoy the antics of the Mystery Team.