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2010 · Movie · your starting pointIf The Other Guys is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Movies like The Other Guys, ranked
1. 2 Guns (2013)
Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington's comedic chemistry as mismatched partners navigating dangerous criminal conspiracies while trading barbs matches the irreverent buddy-cop dynamic that drives the desk jockeys toward unexpected heroism.
2. Cop Out (2010)
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's deadpan chemistry anchors this Kevin Smith crime-comedy where two suspended detectives pursue a stolen baseball card through escalating chaos, matching the lovable-incompetence humor and buddy-cop dynamic that drives The Other Guys.
3. Bad Boys (1995)
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's chemistry as underdog detectives mirrors the high-octane partnership dynamics Michael Bay crafted with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, delivering absurdist humor amid explosive action sequences.
4. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Adam McKay's sharp comedic timing carries over in this Miami-set buddy cop action film, where two mismatched detectives navigate escalating chaos while proving their worth against institutional skepticism.
5. Bad Boys II (2003)
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's deadpan chemistry mirrors the dynamic between Miami detectives Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, both films mining comedy gold from contrasting personality types navigating escalating action set pieces.
6. 22 Jump Street (2014)
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum's chemistry as bickering partners who stumble into dangerous territory while navigating institutional incompetence mirrors the buddy-cop dynamic that makes underdog detectives actually competent when it matters most.
7. Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's combustible comedic chemistry returns in this action-thriller where two seasoned detectives must prove themselves against a ruthless cartel while their banter steals nearly as many scenes as the gunfire.
8. Men in Black (1997)
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's comedic chemistry mirrors the dynamic between Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones—two mismatched partners thrust into absurd danger who hilariously clash while saving the day.
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