Movies like Starsky & Hutch

Lethal Weapon is a classic in the buddy cop genre, with more serious tones but still a significant amount of humor. Fans of Starsky & Hutch will find the original odd couple pairing of Riggs and Murtaugh an engaging precedent for buddy cop comedies.

Although not a classic cop movie, Tropic Thunder's ensemble cast and satirical look at the movie-making industry share the comedic sensibilities and over-the-top characters reminiscent of Starsky & Hutch, with Ben Stiller leading both films.

The Other Guys is a satirical and sometimes nonsensical approach to the cop buddy comedy, featuring two mismatched NYPD detectives who stumble into a real crime. Fans of Starsky & Hutch will appreciate the chemistry between the lead actors and the blend of action and comedy.

Rush Hour brings together two detectives from different backgrounds and cultures, resulting in comedic chemistry that drives the film. The action-comedy mix, coupled with the buddy dynamic in Starsky & Hutch, makes it a likely hit with the same audience.

Edgar Wright's Hot Fuzz is a British take on the action-comedy cop genre, but its satirical nature and dynamic duo will appeal to those who enjoy the comical antics and crime-fighting storyline of Starsky & Hutch.

Beverly Hills Cop pairs snappy dialogue with a one-man-show performance by Eddie Murphy as the irreverent detective Axel Foley. Fans of Starsky & Hutch's blend of action and humor will find a similarly enjoyable experience here.

The Nice Guys takes a pair of mismatched lead characters and throws them into a darkly comic and convoluted case. The 70s setting and its frequent bursts of slapstick and witty repartee will resonate with Starsky & Hutch fans.

21 Jump Street offers a similarly irreverent take on the buddy cop genre, injecting it with modern humor and self-referential jokes. Just like Starsky & Hutch, the movie is based on a television series from the past but is updated with a comedic twist that pokes fun at its origins.