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Movies about police officers are interesting and exciting stories with famously twisted plots. Shootouts, chases, interrogations – you won’t be bored. Often these films reveal the themes of friendship and love, relationships with loved ones.
Every year, a large number of films and series dedicated to the hard life of these brave guys are released on the screens. Action, drama and even comedy – the variety of genres is another reason why cop stories never get boring.
If you are also interested in this topic, read our article. Here you will find a selection of the best movies and series about police officers.
10 Police Academy (1984)
One of the best comedies of the 80s, which became a cult not only in America, but also in our country.
The Americans were not afraid to ridicule the problems that arose in the police at that time.
The action takes place in 1984. The mayor of Los Angeles issues a new executive order. Every resident of the city can become a policeman. From now on, there are no restrictions on either gender or age. Physical form is also not important.
Thousands of people go to the police to realize their most cherished dream. But not everyone gets there willingly. Carey Mahone could make a choice: police or prison. Of course, he chose the first. The guy does everything to be expelled, but gradually he begins to like studying, and soon an interesting case turns up …
9. Like tough cops (2007)
British comedy about how hard it is to be a perfectionist, especially if you are a police officer.
Nicholas Angel works for the London Police. His overly responsible attitude to his duties is hard to miss. He always strives for perfection. Nicholas’ colleagues don’t like this at all. However, the authorities also do not get excited about the zeal of the subordinate, because often he sticks his nose where he does not belong. The management decides to send him to a remote province. No major crime has been committed in the village of Sanford for the past 20 years…
8. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
American action comedy starring the incomparable Eddie Murphy.
Axel Foley is a young and reckless detective. More than once, the operations carried out by him ended in failure.
On this day, he again received a reprimand. Upon returning home, the detective sees a school friend there. During the night, Mikey is killed while Foley tries to get his hands on the case. He just has to find his friend’s killer. The boss refuses his request, as Foley was closely associated with the deceased. Axel is not happy with this situation. He goes on vacation, and contrary to the orders of the leadership begins his own investigation. Fights, shootings, excellent humor and good music – all this is “Beverly Hills Cop”.
7. National Security (2003)
Another light American comedy that will give the audience a lot of positive impressions.
Hank Rafferty is a respected police officer, but fate is not always favorable even to good people. One day, he gets into trouble. He is unfairly accused of beating Earl Montgomery, who works as a security guard. A misunderstanding, but because of it, Hank is forced to spend six months behind bars.
At the end of his term, he also decides to get into security, he simply has no choice. And Hank sets himself the task of finding the killers of his colleague, who died six months ago. Fate surprises him again: he brings the former policeman together with Earl. Now they are partners. Will they be able to find a common language?
6. True Detective (2014 – …)
Crime drama series. In total, 3 seasons, 24 episodes were filmed.
Two detectives Martin Hart and Rust Cole investigate the brutal ritual murder of a woman in Louisiana. The investigation dragged on for 17 years. Detectives will have to start the case three times at different time intervals. This is the plot of the first season. The second one is not original, a similar idea is used.
However, the series became very successful, at least the first season. Many awards and positive reviews from critics – the creators of the detective really have something to praise. This story develops slowly, acquiring more and more details, and gradually the viewer realizes that not everything is so simple here …
5. Diamond Cop (1999)
Action comedy USA. Such a plot can already be called a classic: the criminal briefly decides to pretend to be a policeman. From that moment on, his life changes 180 degrees.
Miles Logan is the ultimate thief. This time he was very lucky. He stole a large diamond worth over $17 million. The police came to the rescue and ruined all his plans, he had to give up. The thief managed to hide his treasure in the ventilation pipe of the building under construction. Two years later, Logan is released. The first thing he’s going to do is pick up the gem. The thief is horrified to learn that the building has been completed, and now the police station is located here. Nowhere to retreat, Miles becomes a “servant of the law”
4. Rush hour (1998)
Action comedy that became legendary. It is worth watching even because of the cast, because Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker starred in the main roles.
Los Angeles. The city is in shock over the incident. A little girl is kidnapped – the daughter of a Chinese consul. In Hong Kong, she learned the art of kung fu from Inspector Lee, and her father decides to ask him for help.
FBI agents are not happy with this alignment. They come up with a cunning plan. To help Lee, they allocate the most worthless employee – policeman Carter. His task is to do everything so that the inspector from Hong Kong does not interfere in the investigation of this case.
3. Wiretapping (2002-2008)
Police drama (USA). The series has 5 seasons and 60 episodes. The Wire was not a standout project, but it received a lot of high marks, mainly for its sharp exploration of social and political themes, as well as for its realism.
In the center of the plot is a team of police officers from Baltimore. They actively use technical means in investigating crimes. They have to confront criminal gangs that are engaged in the distribution of drugs.
2. Bad Boys (1995)
American action comedy.
Marcus and Mike are Miami police detectives. Work is the only thing that connects them. An exemplary family man and wealthy playboy. They are completely different from each other and have nothing in common.
One day, their careers are in jeopardy. Someone broke into the police vault and stole a large amount of heroin that Marcus and Mike seized from the criminals. Partners are under suspicion. The Department of Homeland Security believes that it could not have done without them. Marcus and Mike have no choice but to find the criminals. Otherwise, the police station where they work will be closed. They only have five days…
1. Lethal Weapon (1987)
One of the most famous action movies of the 80s
Roger Murtaugh – 50-year-old police officer is going to a well-deserved rest. He is assigned the last task. A young girl committed suicide, but there is a version that she was helped. The criminals must be found. Roger’s partner becomes a young and reckless detective Martin Riggs. The investigation begins. Detectives still have no idea what lies ahead…