Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Comedy Crime Action
→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 4 films

Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case like only he can.

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← Inspired By

Night Owls
Night Owls (1930)1
 Way Out West
Way Out West (1937)2
 Mean Streets
Mean Streets (1973)3
 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)4

→ Influenced

Ride Along
Ride Along (2014)5
 Blue Streak
Blue Streak (1999)6
 Underclassman
Underclassman (2005)7
 Belleville Cop
Belleville Cop (2018)8
 Rush Hour
Rush Hour (1998)9
 Bad Boys
Bad Boys (1995)10

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Influenced By

  1. Night Owls (1930)
    "The comedic duo Laurel and Hardy's attempts to climb over a high wall in this short film are mirrored in "Beverly Hills Cop" when characters Rosewood and Taggart face a similar challenge." Movie Connections IMDb
  2. Way Out West (1937)
    "Another Laurel and Hardy classic, this film features a scene where the heavier character is helped over a wall by his partner, akin to the teamwork displayed by Rosewood and Taggart. Director Martin Brest acknowledged this as a direct reference." Movie Connections IMDb
  3. Mean Streets (1973)
    "Director Martin Brest stated that the dialogue exchange between Axel Foley and a cigarette smuggler in "Beverly Hills Cop" references a similar interaction between characters played by Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel in "Mean Streets."" Movie Connections IMDb
  4. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
    "During a shootout scene in "Beverly Hills Cop," character Rosewood remarks that it reminds him of the ending of this film, drawing a direct comparison between the two." Movie Connections IMDb

Influenced

  1. Ride Along (2014)
    "Starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, this film features a fast-talking protagonist teaming up with a seasoned cop, a dynamic reminiscent of Axel Foley's adventures." Beverly Hills Cop Turns 35: 5 Buddy Cop Action Films with Black Leads to Watch with Your Bestie | News Bet
  2. Blue Streak (1999)
    "Starring Martin Lawrence, this film features a jewel thief who impersonates a detective to retrieve a hidden diamond, echoing the comedic and action elements of "Beverly Hills Cop."" Blue Streak %28film%29 Wikipedia
  3. Underclassman (2005)
    "Nick Cannon plays a young cop going undercover in a high school, a premise reminiscent of Axel Foley's unorthodox methods. Critics noted its similarities to "Beverly Hills Cop."" Underclassman Wikipedia
  4. Belleville Cop (2018)
    "This French film, starring Omar Sy, draws inspiration from "Beverly Hills Cop" and other buddy cop movies like "48 Hrs." and "Lethal Weapon."" Belleville Cop Wikipedia
  5. Rush Hour (1998)
    "The dynamic between Chris Tucker's Detective James Carter and Jackie Chan's Inspector Lee mirrors the blend of comedy and action popularized by "Beverly Hills Cop."" Beverly Hills Cop Turns 35: 5 Buddy Cop Action Films with Black Leads to Watch with Your Bestie | News Bet
  6. Bad Boys (1995)
    "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