Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "buddy-cop-crime"

51. K-9 (1989)

PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

To stop an elusive criminal, a maverick detective enlists the aid of a police dog who's an unusually intelligent smart alec.

Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Jim Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, Ed O'Neill

Votes: 35,689 | Gross: $43.25M

52. The Presidio (1988)

R | 97 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

A San Francisco civilian police detective is forced to work on a series of murders with his former enemy commanding officer while dating his daughter.

Director: Peter Hyams | Stars: Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden

Votes: 20,031 | Gross: $20.04M

53. The Corruptor (1999)

R | 110 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

With the aid from a New York City policeman, a top immigrant cop tries to stop drug-trafficking and corruption by immigrant Chinese Triads, but things get complicated when the Triads try to bribe the policeman.

Director: James Foley | Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Mark Wahlberg, Ric Young, Paul Ben-Victor

Votes: 19,184 | Gross: $15.16M

54. City Heat (1984)

PG | 97 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Slick Private Investigator Mike Murphy (Burt Reynolds) and tough Police Lieutenant Speer (Clint Eastwood), once partners, now bitter enemies, reluctantly team up to investigate a murder.

Director: Richard Benjamin | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander, Madeline Kahn

Votes: 10,837 | Gross: $38.35M

55. Showtime (2002)

PG-13 | 95 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based television cop show, while tracking down the manufacturer and distributor of an illegally made semi-automatic firearm.

Director: Tom Dey | Stars: Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, Rene Russo, Rachael Harris

Votes: 65,296 | Gross: $38.08M

56. Loose Cannons (1990)

R | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

An unconventional cop who doesn't take any bull, is paired up with an amazing detective to capture some powerful criminals but the cop soon realizes that his by the book partner has split personality disorder.

Director: Bob Clark | Stars: Gene Hackman, Dan Aykroyd, Dom DeLuise, Ronny Cox

Votes: 5,223 | Gross: $5.59M

57. Knock Off (1998)

R | 91 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A fashion designer must join forces with a C.I.A. agent to combat terrorism.

Director: Hark Tsui | Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider, Lela Rochon, Paul Sorvino

Votes: 16,461 | Gross: $10.08M

58. Men in Black: The Series (1997–2001)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

The continuing adventures of Agents K and J as they deal with problems with extraterrestrials in New York City.

Stars: Keith Diamond, Charles Napier, Patrick Pinney, Pat Fraley

Votes: 4,278

59. Freebie and the Bean (1974)

R | 113 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

San Francisco police detectives Freebie and Bean are determined to bust local crime boss Red Meyers at any cost, even if this means destroying the whole city in the process.

Director: Richard Rush | Stars: Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit, Jack Kruschen

Votes: 3,604

60. Action U.S.A. (1989)

TV-14 | 97 min | Action, Thriller

After her boyfriend is murdered by the gangsters whose diamonds he stole, a girl is protected by two FBI agents who plan to keep her from sharing the same fate.

Director: John Stewart | Stars: Gregory Scott Cummins, William Hubbard Knight, Barri Murphy, William Smith

Votes: 911

61. 1888 (2023)

13+ | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

When Demonetisation is announced in India, 3 unlikely characters come face to face. A car journey starts and some more characters come into picture. This results in a cat and mouse game with a very unexpected outcome.

Director: Sourabh Shukla | Stars: Neethu Shetty, Prathap Kumar, Manju Raj, Adhvithi Shetty

Votes: 339

62. Whatever It Takes (II) (1998)

Not Rated | 101 min | Action, Crime

Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and bodybuilders.

Director: Brady MacKenzie | Stars: Don Wilson, Andrew Dice Clay, Fred Williamson, Craig Susser

Votes: 628 | Gross: $8.43M

63. Undeclared War (1990)

R | 107 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A Hong Kong Special Branch cop and a CIA agent reluctantly team up to bring down a major international terrorist.

Director: Ringo Lam | Stars: Danny Lee, Olivia Hussey, Peter Liapis, Rosamund Kwan

Votes: 393

64. The Grace Card (2010)

PG-13 | 101 min | Drama

Everything can change in an instant, and take a lifetime to unravel. Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer The Grace Card, and never underestimate the power of God's love.

Director: David G. Evans | Stars: Michael Joiner, Michael Higgenbottom, Louis Gossett Jr., Joy Parmer Moore

Votes: 3,276 | Gross: $2.43M

65. Number One with a Bullet (1987)

R | 103 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A pair of detectives is assigned to investigate a murder, and discover a trail of corruption and criminal activity that leads right back to their own police department.

Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Robert Carradine, Billy Dee Williams, Valerie Bertinelli, Peter Graves

Votes: 714 | Gross: $0.41M

66. The French Detective (1975)

91 min | Crime, Drama

Two policemen risk of interfering with a corrupt politician.

Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre | Stars: Lino Ventura, Patrick Dewaere, Victor Lanoux, Julien Guiomar

Votes: 1,861

67. Maximum Force (1992)

R | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Three determined cops are recruited to take down a notorious crime lord.

Director: Joseph Merhi | Stars: Sam J. Jones, Sherrie Rose, Jason Lively, John Saxon

Votes: 403

68. Playground P.D. (2023)

8 min | Short, Mystery

A group of high school students organize a manhunt for their missing teacher.

Director: Gayla Goehl | Stars: America Garcia, Bella Zoe Martinez, Darla Keith, Joshua Mahmoudian

69. Midnight in Robin Falls (2023)

16+ | Mystery

Two former FBI agents attempt to solve the 76 year old cold case of Veronica Falcone, a former ww2 spy, in order to gain their positions back in the FBI after being fired due to a scandal involving a Foreign Diplomat.

Director: Hunter White | Stars: Hunter White, Jacob Singh, Kona Rigney, Luke Beach

Votes: 5

70. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: The Long Bright Dark (2014)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In 2012, former detective partners Rust Cohle and Martin Hart recap one of their very first cases together involving a serial killer, back in 1995.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 29,132

71. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Seeing Things (2014)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cohle and Hart travel around trying to track down leads to their case. Darker sides of Hart's personal and family lives are revealed.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 24,936

72. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Pilot (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

English and Mulligan investigate the murder of a junkie, who turns out to be the biological father of a Silicon Valley magnate.

Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Richard Schiff, Ian Anthony Dale

Votes: 320

73. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Who Goes There (2014)

TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Martin is faced with marital problems. The search for Reggie Ledoux leads the detectives to a motorcycle gang called the Iron Crusaders, which Rust worked undercover in the past.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 35,263

74. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: The Locked Room (2014)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cohle and Martin finally get a new wind in the case and can confirm a suspect. Martin's mistress gets on with somebody else leaving him furious. Cohle's theory becomes increasingly more convincing than ever.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 24,273

75. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: The Secret Fate of All Life (2014)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Hart and Cohle share the spoils of a solved case; Papania and Gilbough confront the detectives with troubling new intelligence.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 26,848

76. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Haunted Houses (2014)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cohle's activities in 2002, when his partnership with Hart disintegrated and he quit the force, are recalled by Maggie.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 22,718

77. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: After You've Gone (2014)

TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cohle and Hart try to discover if a series of missing persons reports could be related to the Dora Lange murder and the Tuttle family.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 22,365

78. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Form and Void (2014)

TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An overlooked detail provides Hart and Cohle with an important new lead in their 17-year-old case.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts

Votes: 31,121

79. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: The City of Sisterly Love (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As the investigation into Cindy Strauss' death takes an unexpected turn, English deals with the loss of his wife. Meanwhile, Chris Walton is offered a plea deal, and Erich Blunt meets with heavyweight lawyer, Warren Daniels.

Director: Jesse Bochco | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 255

80. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Who's Your Daddy (2014)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A woman from Erich Blunt's past resurfaces with a shocking allegation, one of the young boys who witnessed Kevin Nyers' murder comes to Mulligan for help, and English looks for a new house.

Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 228

81. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Burning Woman (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Erich Blunt is arraigned for the murder of Cindy Strauss and her unborn fetus, while Mulligan is interviewed about her role in the off-duty shooting, for which she could lose her job.

Director: Ben Bolt | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 224

82. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Punch Drunk (2014)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Six months later, Erich Blunt goes on trial for the murder of Cindy Strauss and her unborn fetus, with English called to give evidence, before a shocking event threatens to derail the entire case.

Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 200

83. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Pants on Fire (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Erich Blunt finds himself before a new judge - something his lawyer David Hertzberg surreptitiously arranged - over whether his bail should be revoked after his little trip to Nevada. With ... See full summary »

Director: Allison Anders | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 208

84. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Win Some, Lose Some (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Erich Blunt takes the stand as the Cindy Strauss murder trial reaches a dramatic conclusion.

Director: Jesse Bochco | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 211

85. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Suck My Alibi (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Following the death of Mark Strauss, English and Mulligan investigate his alleged suicide before it has a chance to undermine Cindy Strauss' murder trial, while Mulligan is called to give evidence.

Director: Michael Mayers | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 187

86. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Family Matters (2014)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the aftermath of the Blunt verdict, the Homicide Department investigates a new death involving a drug-addicted socialite and her playboy husband. As they pursue that case, Terry and ... See full summary »

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 181

87. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Blunt the Edge (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Inspectors English and Mulligan are fully immersed in the tangled web of trying to solve the Kevin Neyers murder. As they investigate possible suspects one by one, they discover a series of... See full summary »

Director: Jesse Bochco | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 201

88. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: The Western Book of the Dead (2015)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A bizarre murder brings together three police officers and a career criminal in the corrupt city of Vinci, California.

Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 16,250

89. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Twenty-Fifteen (2015)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

SFPD Detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan are quickly thrust into the middle of a brutal onslaught as two students open fire on a school bus in the middle of the city. San ... See full summary »

Director: Jesse Bochco | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Laila Robins, Emmanuelle Chriqui

Votes: 237

90. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Maybe Tomorrow (2015)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Paul works the prostitute angle; Frank receives the first casualty in a secret war.

Director: Janus Metz | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 10,436

91. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Night Finds You (2015)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ray, Ani, and Paul are assigned to Casper's murder case. Frank tries to keep his business deals going, even after Caspere's death.

Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 11,685

92. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Down Will Come (2015)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The detail works a pawn shop lead to close in on a suspect in the Caspere case. Frank revisits his past to pay for the present.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 11,141

93. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Other Lives (2015)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ray and Frank consider new life choices; Ani and Paul go up to the coast to follow a lead.

Director: John Crowley | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 9,465

94. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Black Maps and Motel Rooms (2015)

TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Ani, Paul, and Ray get closer to finding out the truth about Caspere, circumstances become more dangerous for them all and everyone around them. Frank deals with an inside betrayal, learns important information, and plans his next move.

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 11,427

95. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Omega Station (2015)

TV-MA | 86 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ray and Ani attempt to escape their desperate situation while Frank ties up some loose ends.

Director: John Crowley | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 13,117

96. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Church in Ruins (2015)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Desperate to locate a missing woman with intel about Caspere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers; Ani infiltrates an exclusive inner circle, with Ray and Paul keeping close tabs.

Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 10,111

97. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Down Time (2015)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Terry and Hildy take a high-ranking officer into custody, while Suger faces a new and unexpected threat to Potrero. Meanwhile, Molk uncovers unsettling information about a potential prostitution ring.

Director: Martha Mitchell | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Laila Robins, Emmanuelle Chriqui

Votes: 128

98. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Schizofrenzy (2015)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Tensions mount as the manhunt for the missing shooter proves to be more difficult than expected. Terry is promoted to acting lieutenant, which he soon discovers comes with responsibilities more taxing than he anticipated.

Director: Jesse Bochco | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Laila Robins, Emmanuelle Chriqui

Votes: 170

99. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: Blue on Blue (2015)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As the city reels, newly appointed D.A. Mario Siletti promises justice. Meanwhile, the body of a young Chinese gang member found in an urban grow house leads Hildy into the dangerous world of drugs and gang politics.

Director: Allison Anders | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Laila Robins, Emmanuelle Chriqui

Votes: 149

100. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: My Sugar Walls (2015)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Raffi fears Hildy's continued investigation of the grow house murder will blowback on a case of her own.

Director: Michael Mayers | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Laila Robins, Emmanuelle Chriqui

Votes: 142