Buddy Cop Films

Check out these terrific team-ups from the big screen!

Lethal Weapon (1987) - Considered by many to be one of the greatest (if not the greatest) buddy cop franchise ever, Lethal Weapon saw the pairing of Danny Glover and Mel Gibson as officers Roger Murtaugh and Martin Riggs, two reluctant partners who come together to take down a drug operation. (Photo: Warner Bros Pictures)

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Lethal Weapon (1987) - Considered by many to be one of the greatest (if not the greatest) buddy cop franchise ever, Lethal Weapon saw the pairing of Danny Glover and Mel Gibson as officers Roger Murtaugh and Martin Riggs, two reluctant partners who come together to take down a drug operation. (Photo: Warner Bros Pictures)

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Rush Hour (1998) - Upon learning that a Chinese diplomat's daughter has been kidnapped, Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) comes to Los Angeles where he is introduced to Detective Carter (Chris Tucker) and the two must overcome their difference in law enforcement sensibilties to find the missing girl. (Photo: New Line Cinema)

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<p><i>Rush Hour</i> (1998)</p> <p></p>

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<p><i>Rush Hour 2</i> (2001)</p> <p></p>

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<p><i>Lethal Weapon</i> (1987)</p> <p></p>

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Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) - Murtaugh and Riggs are back on the scene — this time hot on the heels of international criminals who have been laundering money. (Photo: Warner Bros Pictures)

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<p><i>Lethal Weapon 2 </i>(1989)</p> <p></p>

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<p><i>Bad Boys</i> (1995)</p> <p></p>

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<p><i>Bad Boys II</i> (2003)</p> <p></p>

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<p><i>Exit Wounds</i> (2001)</p> <p></p>

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<p><i>Cradle 2 The Grave</i> (2003)</p> <p></p>

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The Glimmer Man (1996) - Jack Cole (Steven Seagal) is the 'The Glimmer Man,' a former government operative whose name is attributed to his swiftness. When his ex-wife is murdered alongside her husband, he must find common ground with Jim Campbell (Keenen Ivory Wayans), an LAPD officer who has little understanding of Cole, in order to stop the next murder. (Photo: Warner Bros&nbsp; Pictures)

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<p><i>The Glimmer Man</i> (1996)</p> <p></p>

48 Hrs. (1988) - Often cited as the first buddy cop film, 48 Hrs. pairs Nick Nolte up with Eddie Murphy as the two race to recover $500,000 before it falls into the wrong hands. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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<p><i>48 Hrs.</i> (1988)</p> <p></p>

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<p><i>The Last Boy Scout</i> (1991)</p> <p></p>

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Men in Black (1997) - Although not police officers in the traditional sense, Agent J (Will Smith) and Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) were enforcers for intergalactic justice in this hilarious sci-fi comedy.&nbsp; (Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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<p><i>Men in Black</i> (1997)</p> <p></p>