Movies like The Last Boy Scout

Die Hard stars Bruce Willis, who also leads The Last Boy Scout, as off-duty NYPD officer John McClane battling terrorists in a Los Angeles high-rise. With its high-octane action sequences and Willis's wise-cracking heroics, Die Hard is a perfect match for fans looking for more adrenaline-pumping excitement.

The Nice Guys, set in the 1970s, pairs Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as a mismatched duo investigating the apparent suicide of a porn star. The film’s period setting, combined with its slick dialogue and blend of action, comedy, and mystery, resonates with the flavor of character interaction and narrative drive found in The Last Boy Scout.

Bad Boys stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as two Miami narcotics detectives. The film combines explosive action scenes with snappy dialogue, much like The Last Boy Scout, making it a great pick for fans of buddy-cop movies with a comedic twist.

Lethal Weapon is the quintessential buddy-cop film that shares The Last Boy Scout's blend of action and humor. It features Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as two mismatched detectives who must work together to take down a drug cartel. With its snappy dialogue and explosive set pieces, fans of The Last Boy Scout will feel right at home.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang stars Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer in a modern noir buddy comedy. The film's sharp wit, self-awareness, and dark humor deliver a similar experience to The Last Boy Scout’s blend of action and comedic elements, catered to a slightly more contemporary audience.

The sequel to Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 2 continues the story of detectives Riggs and Murtaugh. With a similar mix of high-stakes action and comedic elements, this movie maintains the fast pace and entertaining rapport between characters that viewers loved in The Last Boy Scout.

48 Hrs. is a pioneer in the buddy-cop genre, starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy as an unlikely cop and convict duo. The gritty atmosphere and humor peppered throughout the movie make it a solid choice for fans who appreciate The Last Boy Scout's buddy dynamics and fusion of action and comedy.

Tango & Cash features Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as two rival cops who must clear their names after being framed for a crime they didn't commit. The blend of humor, action, and the camaraderie between the two leads aligns closely with the tone of The Last Boy Scout.