Bad Boys (1995)

Action Comedy Crime Thriller
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 5 films

Marcus Burnett is a henpecked family man. Mike Lowrey is a footloose and fancy free ladies' man. Both Miami policemen, they have 72 hours to reclaim a consignment of drugs stolen from under their station's nose. To complicate matters, in order to get the assistance of the sole witness to a murder, they have to pretend to be each other.

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48 Hrs.
48 Hrs. (1982)1
 Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean (1974)2
 Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon (1987)3
 Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)4
 Die Hard
Die Hard (1988)5

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Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch (2004)6
 2 Guns
2 Guns (2013)7
 The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys (2016)8
 Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz (2007)9
 The Other Guys
The Other Guys (2010)10

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Influenced By

  1. 48 Hrs. (1982)
    "This movie combined action and comedy with a partnership between a cop and a convict, setting a template for future buddy-cop films. "Bad Boys" adopted a similar approach with its lead characters." Reelviews source
  2. Freebie and the Bean (1974)
    "This earlier buddy-cop film featured a mix of comedy and action, paving the way for the genre that "Bad Boys" would later exemplify." Bad Boys (1995) Review: One of the Very Best Nick Clement Back to the Movies
  3. Lethal Weapon (1987)
    "Known for its dynamic duo of mismatched police partners, this film influenced the buddy-cop dynamic seen in "Bad Boys." The chemistry between Martin Lawrence and Will Smith echoes the partnership of Mel Gibson and Danny Glover." Reelviews source
  4. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
    "This film set a precedent for blending action and comedy, featuring a charismatic lead in a law enforcement role. "Bad Boys" follows a similar formula with its mix of humor and high-octane action." Entertainment Weekly source
  5. Die Hard (1988)
    "The intense action sequences and high stakes in "Die Hard" influenced the action set pieces in "Bad Boys," contributing to its thrilling narrative." Movie Review – Bad Boys (1995) Fernbyfilms

Influenced

  1. Starsky & Hutch (2004)
    "This film reimagines the classic buddy-cop dynamic with a comedic twist, reminiscent of the chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in "Bad Boys."" 10 Movies To Watch if You Liked 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Liam Gaughan Collider
  2. 2 Guns (2013)
    "Starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, this film features a mismatched duo navigating a complex plot, echoing the partnership dynamics of "Bad Boys."" 10 Best Buddy Cop Action Movies Like The Bad Boys Franchise Greg MacArthur ScreenRant
  3. The Nice Guys (2016)
    "This film revitalizes the buddy-cop genre with a blend of action and comedy, reminiscent of the tone set by "Bad Boys."" 10 Best Buddy Cop Action Movies Like The Bad Boys Franchise Greg MacArthur ScreenRant
  4. Hot Fuzz (2007)
    "Edgar Wright's action-comedy pays homage to films like "Bad Boys," incorporating similar over-the-top action sequences and buddy-cop tropes." 10 Movies To Watch if You Liked 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Liam Gaughan Collider
  5. The Other Guys (2010)
    "This film parodies the buddy-cop genre, drawing on the dynamic established by "Bad Boys" and similar films." Sportskeeda source