The Wrecking Crew is a buddy cop action-comedy film directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, from a screenplay by Jonathan Tropper. The 2026 film is set in Hawaii and follows estranged half-brothers James Hale, a disciplined Navy SEAL, and Jonny Hale, a reckless police officer. They reunite after their father is killed, and their investigation into the matter leads them to a shady builder and the yakuza. The Wrecking Crew stars Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Stephen Root, and Morena Baccarin. So, if you loved the leading duo, bombastic action, and entertaining characters in The Wrecking Crew, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a buddy cop action-comedy film co-directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, from a screenplay co-written by Chris Bremner and Will Beall. The 2024 film is the fourth entry in the Bad Boys franchise, and it follows Miami detectives Mike and Marcus as they protect their late captain’s reputation, who is accused of having ties to the cartel. Bad Boys: Ride or Die stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, and Jacob Scipio.
Ride Along (Starz & Rent on Prime Video)
Ride Along is a buddy cop action comedy film directed by Tim Story from a screenplay co-written by Greg Coolidge, Jason Mantzoukas, Phil Hay, and Matt Manfredi. The 2014 film follows Ben Barber, a security guard with aspirations to become a police officer. He gets an opportunity to ride along with a police detective, but it’s with his future brother-in-law, who doesn’t like him. During their ride along Ben and his brother-in-law get wrapped up in a dangerous situation while hunting an arms dealer. Ride Along stars Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter, and Laurence Fishburne.
Lethal Weapon (Buy on Amazon)
Lethal Weapon is an action thriller film directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black. The 1987 film is set in Los Angeles and follows police officers Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, who, despite having completely opposite personalities, are paired as partners. They soon investigate the death of a young woman and end up uncovering a drug-smuggling operation. Lethal Weapon stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, and Traci Wolfe.
The Other Guys (Paramount+, Pluto TV, & Rent on Prime Video)
The Other Guys is a buddy cop action comedy film directed by Adam McKay, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Henchy. The 2010 film follows Terry and Allen, two disgraced cops assigned to investigate a crooked capitalist, but their investigation leads them to uncover a vast conspiracy that puts them in life-threatening danger. The Other Guys stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Ray Stevenson, Dwayne Johnson, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Stuber (Rent on Prime Video)
Stuber is a buddy cop action-comedy film directed by Michael Dowse, from a screenplay by Tripper Clancy. The 2019 film follows Stu, a mild-mannered Uber driver whose life turns upside down when he picks up LAPD detective Vic Manning, who’s chasing a brutal killer. Stuber stars Kumail Nanjiani, Dave Bautista, Iko Uwais, Natalie Morales, Betty Gilpin, Jimmy Tatro, Mira Sorvino, and Karen Gillan.
The Nice Guys (Rent on Prime Video)
The Nice Guys is a neo-noir action-comedy film directed by Shane Black, who also co-wrote it with Anthony Bagarozzi. The 2016 film is set in Los Angeles in the 1970s and follows Holland March, a former police detective now working as a private eye. He soon teams up with Jackson Healy, a muscle-for-hire, to unravel a vast criminal conspiracy involving car companies, the adult film industry, and corrupt politicians. The Nice Guys stars Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Keith David, and Kim Basinger.
Spenser Confidential (Netflix)
Spenser Confidential is an action crime comedy film directed by Peter Berg from a screenplay by Sean O’Keefe and Brian Helgeland. Based on characters created by Robert B. Parker, the 2020 film follows Spenser, a former Boston police detective, as he gets out of prison and gets involved in a dangerous conspiracy involving drug lords and corrupt police officers. Spenser Confidential stars Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, Alan Arkin, Iliza Shlesinger, Bokeem Woodbine, Marc Maron, and Austin Post.
2 Guns (Rent on Prime Video)
2 Guns is a buddy cop action comedy film directed by Baltasar Kormakur from a screenplay by Blake Masters. The 2013 film Robert and Michael follows two undercover agents working to expose a dangerous drug lord, unaware of each other’s identities. They soon find themselves working together after getting in trouble with the drug lord. 2 Guns stars Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, Bill Paxton, Fred Ward, James Marsden, and Edward James Olmos.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (HBO Max)
The Hitman’s Bodyguard is an action-comedy film directed by Patrick Hughes, with a screenplay by Tom O’Connor. The 2017 film follows Michael Bryce, a successful private bodyguard who loses everything after an important client dies on his watch. He is given a chance to get it all back, but he must protect a dangerous hitman whom he doesn’t like. The Hitman’s Bodyguard stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Salma Hayek, Elodie Yung, Joaquim de Almeida, Kirsty Mitchell, and Richard E. Grant.
The Instigators (Apple TV)
The Instigators is a heist comedy film directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay co-written by Chuck Maclean and Casey Affleck. The 2024 film follows Rory and Cabbie, two down-on-their-luck guys who team up to pull off a robbery, but when the plan goes wrong, they must go on the run while being chased by corrupt politicians and police. The Instigators stars Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Ron Perlman.