Movies like Stakeout

This iconic buddy cop movie features Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched detectives. Fans of the chemistry and the mix of action and humor in Stakeout will enjoy the dynamic duo's escapades in Lethal Weapon.

Mixing martial arts with comedy, Rush Hour is another buddy cop film where two detectives from different worlds team up to solve a crime. Fans of Stakeout will likely appreciate the interplay between the two leads and the balance of action and comedy.

Eddie Murphy stars in this action-comedy about a Detroit cop who goes to Beverly Hills to solve his friend's murder. The humorous approach to the crime genre in Beverly Hills Cop resonates well with the tone found in Stakeout.

This action-comedy follows a bounty hunter who must transport a former mob accountant across the country. Like Stakeout, Midnight Run offers a combination of humor with thrilling crime-fighting elements that will appeal to fans of character-driven adventures.

This buddy cop thriller blends action and humor in a way that Stakeout fans will likely appreciate. 48 Hrs. pairs a cop with a convict in an unconventional team-up that delivers on both thrills and comedy.

Starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell, this film presents two police officers framed for a crime they didn't commit. Tango & Cash brings together humor, action, and a buddy cop dynamic that Stakeout enthusiasts will enjoy.

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy star as an uptight FBI agent and a foul-mouthed Boston cop who team up to take down a drug lord. Though a more recent film, The Heat shares the buddy cop genre's signature fusion of action and comedy found in Stakeout.

A direct sequel to Stakeout, this movie continues the adventures of the two detectives, including the blend of humor and crime-solving that fans of the original will appreciate. Another Stakeout expands on the camaraderie and situational comedy that made the first film a success.