Random Best Police Movies (86 items)

(#82) Body Cam
- Mary J. Blige, Nat Wolff, David Zayas, Anika Noni Rose, Demetrius Grosse, Sue-Lynn Ansari, Ian Casselberry, Sylvia Grace Crim, Renell Gibbs
(#26) American Gangster
- Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, RZA, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, Roger Guenveur Smith, Ruby Dee, Idris Elba, Carla Gugino, Yul Vazquez, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joe Morton
American Gangster, directed by Ridley Scott, chronicles the rise and fall of Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) while detailing his pursuit by detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe). Based on a true story, this crime drama delves into themes like ambition at any cost, police corruption, and redemption amidst moral decay. American Gangster boasts remarkable performances from its leads while examining the complexities of illicit business empires during their prominence.
(#64) Mulholland Falls
- Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, Chazz Palminteri, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Treat Williams, Jennifer Connelly, Daniel Baldwin, Andrew McCarthy, John Malkovich, Bruce Dern, Ed Lauter, Kyle Chandler, Larry Garrison, Chelsea Harrington, Johnna Johnson, Rick Johnson, Britt Burr, Melinda Clarke, Ernie Lively, Richard Sylbert, Michael Krawic, Titus Welliver, Robert Peters, William M. Thigpen, Drew Pillsbury, Brad Hunt, Aaron Neville, Buddy Joe Hooker, Eddie Caicedo
(#25) Fargo
- Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, William H. Macy, Peter Stormare, Harve Presnell, John Carroll Lynch, Kristin Rudrüd, Steve Reevis, Steve Park
Fargo, written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, masterfully interweaves crime elements with dark humor in its tale about a botched kidnapping plot that spirals out of control. Set against Minnesota's frigid landscape, this black comedy-thriller stars Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson – a pregnant police chief who doggedly investigates these crimes with unwavering determination. Fargo went on to win two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress while spawning a successful anthology TV series inspired by its unique style.
(#51) To Live and Die in L.A.
- William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, John Turturro, Darlanne Fluegel, Dean Stockwell, Steve James, Robert Downey
(#2) Lethal Weapon Franchise

The Lethal Weapon franchise launched in 1987 starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched LAPD detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh. The films stand out for their perfect balance between explosive action sequences and humorous banter, propelling the buddy-cop genre to new heights. Through the course of four installments, Riggs and Murtaugh's evolving partnership tackles themes like trust, redemption, and family. The franchise's immense success spawned a television series and influenced numerous other action-comedies in its wake.