People are most likely to watch a movie which could deliver some action packed scenes, mystery, and a lot of one liner or visual comedy bits to keep them tensed as well as moody throughout the movie. A lot of movies has been released so far over the years which stands to be the best in the action-comedy genre business. Here is a list of few of those movies:
1. Rush hour series
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| Rush hour |
By far one of the best franchise to be produced in the last 3 decades. Both the lead characters of the delivered the best masterpiece which was well received by the audience. It came out first in 1998 and hardly any movie has topped its level of story and action-comedy packed scenes.
2. Red notice
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| Red notice |
Red Notice is an action-comedy film released in 2021, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. Red Notice follows an Interpol agent (Dwayne Johnson) who teams up with a skilled art thief (Gal Gadot) to track down and apprehend the world's most wanted art thief (Ryan Reynolds). Their pursuit takes them across the globe, leading to high-stakes action and comedic encounters.
The film combines elements of action, comedy, and heist genres, creating an entertaining blend of humor, suspense, and adventure. It features dynamic action sequences, witty banter, and twists and turns in the story.
The main characters are:
Dwayne Johnson(John Hartley)
Gal Gadot(The Bishop)
Ryan Reynolds(Nolan Booth)
Ritu Arya(Inspector Urvashi Das)
3. The man from Toronto
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| The man from Toronto |
The man from Toronto is an action-comedy movie released in 2022 directed by Patrick Hughes. In the movie Teddy(Kevin Hart) is a fitness adviser and posts video advertisement on social media, all of which are crap and somehow affects himself and every time he fails miserably than the previous one.
The movie is actually about a renowned assassin named the man from Toronto who has skills to get information from someone who is denying to provide any intel, so every organization hires him to obtain information they need from a person. The man from toronto is assisted by his handler(Ellen Barkin)
The main characters are:
Kevin Hart(Teddy)
Woody Harrelson(The man from Toronto)
Kaley Cuoco(Anne)
Ronnie Rowe(Agent Davis)
4. Hitman's Bodyguard
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| Hitman's bodyguard |
The Hitman's Bodyguard is an action-comedy film released in 2017, directed by Patrick Hughes. The film follows Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), a highly skilled executive protection agent, who is tasked with escorting notorious hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) to testify against a ruthless dictator (played by Gary Oldman) at the International Criminal Court. As they embark on their journey, they face numerous obstacles and confrontations, leading to chaotic and comedic situations.
The Hitman's Bodyguard combines elements of action, comedy, and buddy film genres. The film blends intense action sequences with witty banter and humorous interactions between the two lead characters. The film highlights the chemistry and dynamic between Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, who deliver entertaining performances and engage in rapid-fire banter throughout the movie.
The main characters are:
Ryan Reynolds(Michael Bryce)
Samuel L. Jackson(Darius Kincaid)
Salma Hayek(Sonia Kincaid)
Gary Oldman(Vladislav Dukhovich)
Élodie Yung(Amelia Rousse)
5. Hitman's wife's bodyguard
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| Hitman's wife's bodyguard |
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is a 2021 action-comedy film and a sequel to "The Hitman's Bodyguard" (2017). It is directed by Patrick Hughes and features the return of Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek in their respective roles.
The film follows bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), who is reluctantly pulled back into action just when he plans for retirement from bodyguard company when hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) and his unpredictable wife, Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek), become entangled in a dangerous mission involving a powerful terrorist plot. As Michael tries to protect them, he must deal with his own personal issues and confront powerful enemies.
The main characters are:
Ryan Reynolds(Michael Bryce)
Samuel L. Jackson(Darius Kincaid)
Salma Hayek(Sonia Kincaid)
6. Hobbs and Shaw
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| Hobbs and Shaw |
Hobbs & Shaw is a 2019 action film and a spin-off from the "Fast & Furious" franchise. Directed by David Leitch. The movie focuses on the characters of Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), who are forced to team up to take down a cyber-genetically enhanced villain.
Hobbs & Shaw centers around a new threat posed by Brixton Lore (Idris Elba), a former MI6 agent who has undergone cybernetic enhancements and seeks to unleash a deadly virus that could wipe out humanity. Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw, who have a history of rivalry, must put their differences aside and work together to stop Brixton
The main characters are:
Dwayne Johnson(Luke Hobbs)
Jason Statham(Deckard Shaw)
Idris Elba(Brixton Lore)
Venessa Kirby(Hattie)
Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart as cameos
7. Spy
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| Spy |
Spy is a 2015 action-comedy film written and directed by Paul Feig. The movie stars Melissa McCarthy as Susan Cooper, a desk-bound CIA analyst who is unexpectedly thrust into a field agent role to prevent a global disaster. She gets her chance to be qualified for a field agent when she is assigned to work outside her office.
Spy follows the story of Susan Cooper, a skilled CIA analyst who provides support to field agents from the safety of the agency's headquarters. When her partner goes missing and a deadly arms dealer threatens world security, Susan volunteers to go undercover to gather intelligence and stop the villain. In the process, she discovers her own abilities and proves her worth as a spy.
The movie has a composition of action and comedy, combining thrilling espionage elements with humorous situations and cracking lines.
The main characters are:
Melissa McCarthy(Susan Cooper)
Jason Statham(Rick Ford)
Rose Byrne(Rayna Boyanov)
Jude Law(Bradley Fine)
8. The nice guys
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| The nice guys |
The Nice Guys is a 2016 neo-noir crime comedy film directed by Shane Black. Set in 1977 Los Angeles, the movie stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as a mismatched pair of private investigators who team up to solve the case of a missing girl and uncover a wider conspiracy. The film combines elements of crime, comedy, genres. It incorporates witty dialogue, dark humor, and maintaining comedic tone.
The Nice Guys follows the unlikely partnership of Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe), a rough private investigator, and Holland March (Ryan Gosling), a bumbling but well-intentioned private detective. The duo is hired to investigate the disappearance of a young woman and uncover a conspiracy involving the adult film industry, the auto industry, and government corruption.
The main characters are:
Ryan Gosling(Holland March)
Russell Crowe(Jackson Healy)
Matt Bomer(John Boy)
Angourie Rice(Holly March)
Margaret Qualley(Amelia)
9. Ride along series
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| Ride along |
1st part
Ride Along is a 2014 action-comedy film directed by Tim Story. The movie stars Ice Cube as a tough and no-nonsense police officer and Kevin Hart as his aspiring police officer wanting to be brother-in-law to Ice Cube.
Ride Along follows the story of Ben Barber (Kevin Hart), a high-energy security guard who wants to become a police officer, and his girlfriend's tough-as-nails brother, James Payton (Ice Cube), who is a detective in the Atlanta Police Department. To prove himself worthy of marrying James' sister, Ben agrees to go on a "ride along" with James, but their day takes a dangerous turn when they stumble upon a major criminal case.
The film is primarily an action-comedy, combining elements of buddy cop dynamics, comedy, and high-stakes action. It blends humorous situations and banter with thrilling moments as the characters navigate their way through dangerous situations.
The main characters are:
Kevin Hart(Ben Barber)
Ice Cube(James Payton)
Bruce McGill(Lt. Brooks)
John Leguizamo(Santiago)
Laurence Fishburne(Omar)
2nd part
Ride Along 2 is a 2016 action-comedy film directed by Tim Story. It is the sequel to the 2014 film "Ride Along." The movie stars Ice Cube and Kevin Hart as a mismatched duo, a detective and a security guard, who find themselves in Miami to take down a drug lord.
In "Ride Along 2," Ben Barber (Kevin Hart) accompanies his soon-to-be brother-in-law, Detective James Payton (Ice Cube), to Miami to track down a powerful drug lord. As they investigate the case, they face a variety of comedic and action-packed obstacles while trying to prove themselves as a capable crime-fighting team.
The main characters are:
Kevin Hart(Ben Barber)
Ice Cube(James Payton)
Olivia Munn(Detective Maya)
Ken Jeong(A.J.)
10. Bad boys series
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| Bad boys |
The "Bad Boys" franchise offers a blend of action, comedy, and buddy cop dynamics, with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence leading the charge with their charismatic performances. The films provide an entertaining and action-packed experience for fans of the genre, filled with memorable moments and humorous interplay between the lead characters.
Bad Boys is an action-comedy film franchise that began with the release of "Bad Boys" in 1995, followed by "Bad Boys II" in 2003, and "Bad Boys for Life" in 2020. The movies are directed by Michael Bay and star Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as two Miami narcotics detectives, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett.
1st part
Both the detectives try to retrieve robbed $100 million of heroin, they are forced to find the heroin or the entire department will shut down within 72 hours.
The main characters are:
Will Smith(Mike Lowrey)
Martin Lawrence(Marcus Miles Burnett)
Joe Pantoliano(Captain Conrad Howard)
Theresa Randle(Theresa Burnett)
2nd part
In this part while busting a Klan meeting they end up in a shootout between the mob and cops. Somehow Mike accidentally shoots Marcus in the buttocks.
The main characters are:
Will Smith(Mike Lowrey)
Martin Lawrence(Marcus Miles Burnett)
Jordi Mollà (Hector Juan Carlos)
Gabrielle Union(Agent Sydney Burnett)
Joe Pantoliano(Captain Conrad Howard)
3rd part
The third installment in the "Bad Boys" film franchise, released in 2020. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the movie brings back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively.
Bad Boys for Life, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett reunite when a vengeful mob boss targets Mike for revenge. As they team up with a new elite team of young officers, they must confront personal and professional challenges while trying to bring down the dangerous cartel leader.
The main characters are:
Will Smith(Mike Lowrey)
Martin Lawrence(Marcus Miles Burnett)
Michael Bae(Wedding M.C)
Joe Pantoliano(Captain Conrad Howard)
11. The other guys
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| The other guys |
The Other Guys is a 2010 action-comedy film directed by Adam McKay. The Other Guys follows the story of two detectives, Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) and Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell), who are considered the "other guys" in their police department overshadowed by more successful and renowned officers. When an opportunity arises for them to prove themselves, they stumble upon a bigger case involving corporate fraud and corruption.
The film is primarily an action-comedy, blending humor and buddy cop dynamics with elements of crime and satire. It satirizes the conventions of the buddy cop genre while incorporating action sequences and comedic situations.
The main characters are:
Mark Wahlberg(Detective Terry Hoitz)
Will Ferrell(Detective Allen Gamble)
Michael Keaton(Captain Gene Mauch)
Eva Mendes(Dr. Sheila Ramos Gamble)
12. 2 Guns
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| 2 guns |
2 Guns is a 2013 action-comedy film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. 2 Guns follows the story of Bobby Trench (Denzel Washington), an undercover DEA agent, and Marcus Stigman (Mark Wahlberg), an undercover Naval Intelligence officer. Unbeknownst to each other, they both infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel, but when their operation goes wrong, they discover that they've been set up. With their respective agencies turning against them, they must work together to survive and uncover the truth.
The film is an action-comedy that combines thrilling action sequences with comedic moments and banter between the two lead characters. It blends elements of crime, buddy-cop dynamics, and heist films.
The main characters are:
Denzel Washington(Robert 'Bobby' Trench)
Mark Wahlberg(Michael 'Stig' Stigman)
Paula Patton(Deb Rees)
Edward James Olmos(Papi Greco)
13. 22 jump street
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| 22 jump street |
22 Jump Street is a 2014 action-comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It is the sequel to the 2012 film "21 Jump Street" and is loosely based on the 1980s television series of the same name.
The movie stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as undercover police officers who go undercover as college students to investigate a drug ring.
22 Jump Street Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) return as undercover police officers who are assigned to a new case. This time, they go undercover at a local college to investigate a drug called "WHYPHY" and bring down the supplier. As they navigate the challenges of college life and their evolving partnership, they uncover a larger conspiracy.
The main characters are:
Channing Tatum(Jenko)
Jonah Hill(Schmidt)
Ice Cube(Captain Dickson)
Dave Franco(Eric Molson)
14. The man from UNCLE
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| The man from uncle |
The Man from U.N.C.L.E is a 2015 action-adventure film directed by Guy Ritchie. The movie is based on the 1960s television series of the same name. It stars Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, and Alicia Vikander in the lead roles.
The film follows American CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) as they are forced to put aside their differences and work together to stop a criminal organization from proliferating nuclear weapons. They join forces with a German mechanic and undercover agent, Gaby Teller (Alicia Vikander), to track down and dismantle the dangerous operation.
The main characters are:
Henry Cavill(Napoleon Solo)
Armie Hammer(Illya Kuryakin)
Alicia Vikander(Gaby)
Hugh Grant(Alexander Waverly)
15. Get smart
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| Get smart |
Get Smart is a 2008 action-comedy film directed by Peter Segal. The movie is based on the 1960s television series of the same name created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
In Get Smart, Maxwell Smart, also known as Agent 86, is a bumbling analyst working for CONTROL, a secret intelligence agency. When the identities of CONTROL's field agents are compromised, Max is promoted to become a field agent alongside the experienced Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway). Together, they must stop the evil organization KAOS from executing their nefarious plans and save the world.
Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway have good on-screen chemistry, with Carell portraying the clueless yet well-meaning Maxwell Smart and Hathaway as the competent and skilled Agent 99. Their contrasting personalities and interactions provide comedic moments and drive the story forward.
The main characters are:
Steve Carell(Maxwell Smart)
Anne Hathaway(Agent 99)
Dwayne Johnson(Agent 23)
The Great Khali(Dalip)
16. Central Intelligence
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| Central intelligence |
Central Intelligence is a 2016 action-comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. It follows the story of a former high school outcast turned CIA agent who recruits his former classmate, now an accountant, to help him foil a dangerous conspiracy.
In Central Intelligence, Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a mild-mannered accountant, is reunited with his former high school classmate Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson), who has transformed into a muscular and skilled CIA agent. Together, they embark on a mission to uncover a conspiracy and clear Bob's name, all while encountering hilarious and action-packed situations.
The main characters are:
Kevin Hart(Calvin Joyner)
Dwayne Johnson(Bob Stone)
Aaron Paul(Phil)
Amy Ryan(Agent Pamela Harris)
17. R.I.P.D
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| RIPD |
R.I.P.D. is a 2013 supernatural action-comedy film directed by Robert Schwentke. In R.I.P.D., Nick Walker (Ryan Reynolds), a recently deceased police officer, is recruited into the R.I.P.D. after his death. Alongside the experienced and grizzled Roycephus "Roy" Pulsipher (Jeff Bridges), he embarks on a mission to protect the living world from "Deados"—spirits who refuse to move on to the afterlife. Their task is to maintain the balance between the living and the dead while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens both realms.
The movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges as deceased law enforcement officers who become part of the Rest in Peace Department (R.I.P.D.), a supernatural police force tasked with protecting the living world from malevolent spirits.
The main characters are:
Ryan Reynolds(Nick Walker)
Jeff Bridges(Roicephus)
Kevin Bacon(Bobby Hayes)
Marisa Miller(Roy's Avatar)
