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Touch of Evil. 1958 1h 35m PG-13. 8.0 (111K) Rate. 99 Metascore. A Mexican official and his American wife are targeted in a Texas border town by the crime family he's trying to put behind bars for drug trafficking, as his concern grows over the tactics of the local detective whose cooperation he needs.
- End of Watch. Anna Kendrick, Jake Gyllenhaal, America Ferrera. 3,262 votes. End of Watch, released in 2012, is a gripping police drama that delves deep into the lives of two LAPD officers, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña.
- Seven. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow. 1,642 votes. In 1995's Seven, director David Fincher crafts a dark tale revolving around two homicide detectives - seasoned veteran Morgan Freeman and his impulsive partner Brad Pitt - who embark on a chilling investigation involving murders inspired by the seven deadly sins.
- Lethal Weapon Franchise. 3,277 votes. The Lethal Weapon franchise launched in 1987 starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched LAPD detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh.
- Training Day. Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn. 2,294 votes. Training Day stars Denzel Washington in an unforgettable Oscar-winning performance as Alonzo Harris - a corrupt LAPD narcotics detective who takes rookie cop Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) under his wing for a twisted day of lessons in the dark side of law enforcement.
- Se7en. "Se7en" is a psychological thriller focusing on a serial killer known only as "John Doe," who kills specific victims to illustrate the seven deadly sins.
- The Silence of the Lambs. "The Silence of the Lambs" is adapted from Thomas Harris' novel of the same name, and while it's not the first adaptation of his work, it's arguably the best.
- The Departed. Martin Scorsese's crime thriller, "The Departed," is based on the story structure of "Infernal Affairs" with a loose approximation of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.
- M. Fritz Lang's "M" stars Peter Lorre as serial killer Hans Beckert. He's a particularly nasty one, as his preferences target children. This makes him a target of legitimate law enforcement and the criminal underworld, ultimately resulting in an investigation from both sides of the law.
Apr 19, 2024 · Superhuman cop alert – it’s RoboCop time. RoboCop has three jobs: serving the public, protecting the innocent and upholding the law. Besides these, he manages to look damn cool while doing it and as such is our policing role model of choice.
- Training Day
- Beverly Hills Cop
- Police Academy
- Rush Hour
- Dirty Harry
- Die Hard
- Colors
- Police Story
- Maniac Cop
- Cop Land
The movie that finally won Denzel Washington an Academy Award is a thrilling cop movie about rookie Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) who is assigned to Detective Alonzo Harris’ (Washington) narcotics squad for evaluation to see if he is fit to join the squad. Over the course of 24 hours, Harris messes with Hoyt as you gradually realize he’s a crooked cop in...
The ideal vehicle for comedian turned actor Eddie Murphy, this 80s classic stars the former SNLcast member as Detroit cop Axel Foley. When his best friend comes to visit and is murdered, Foley decides to head to Beverly Hills (where Mikey has been living) and get to the bottom of his friend’s death. Once there Foley hooks up with two local cops, De...
Not every cop movie is a serious drama or action flick. Police Academy is a hilarious comedy about a bunch of police recruits and the mischief they get up to. Headlined by Steve Guttenberg (who was huge at the time) and featuring notable performances from Kim Cattrall, Michael Winslow, and G.W. Bailey, Police Academyis at times stupid, but will sti...
Many cop movies put two totally different characters together to solve a crime, which is the exact setup of Rush Hour. Chinese Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) is teamed with LA street cop Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) as the two attempts to thwart a kidnapping in Los Angeles. What makes this movie work is the chemistry between Chan an...
Clint Eastwood ushered in a whole new era of brutal cop movies with his portrayal of Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan. A San Francisco cop with little regard for rules and regulations, Callahan does whatever he deems necessary to catch the criminals terrorizing his city. Inspired by the real-life Zodiac killings, Dirty Harryfinds Eastwood’s grizzle...
No list of the best cop movies is complete without Die Hard. While more of an outright action flick, the movie still involves a cop, down-on-his-luck NYPD Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis). Visiting his wife in LA, it just so happens that the building she works in is taken over by terrorists, led by the charming Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman in his...
One of the best films to portray the gang violence that ruled Los Angeles in the 80s, Colorsfocuses on calm and calculated veteran officer Bob Hodges (Robert Duvall) and his rookie partner, the brash and aggressive Danny McGavin (Sean Penn). Thrust into the middle of a gang war between the Bloods, Crips, and Hispanic gangs, the duo must fight for t...
This action comedy franchise stars Jackie Chan in seven movies about a Chinese cop who always seems to get into more trouble than he can handle. While each movie has its pros and cons, the original Police Storyis by far the best. A massive success when released in China, the movie finds Chan’s Sergeant “Kevin” Chan Ka-Kui fighting for his innocence...
If you love B-grade horror and cop movies, track down a copy of Maniac Cop. The premises is simple: a violent cop investigating corruption in the force is framed for murder and sent to Sing Sing Prison where he is killed by other inmates. Not happy with the way his life ended, he comes back from the dead to exact revenge on those who wronged him. B...
An underrated gem, James Mangold’s Cop Landfeatures some of Sylvester Stallone’s best acting. He plays the partially deaf Freddy Heflin, the Sheriff of a New Jersey town inhabited by corrupt cops. At first, wanting to protect and help his fellow cops, Heflin soon uncovers a conspiracy that causes him to reevaluate his loyalties. Mangold’s script is...
1. Die Hard. 1988 2h 12m R. 8.2 (959K) Rate. 72 Metascore. A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Director John McTiernan Stars Bruce Willis Alan Rickman Bonnie Bedelia. 2. The Departed. 2006 2h 31m R. 8.5 (1.4M)
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