Netflix has a handful of fun action comedy movies – here are the ones worth watching.
WYALAN Ranked, Rated and Recommended
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
Bad Boys (1995) – [Action/Comedy/Buddy Cop]
For fans of: Lethal Weapon, Beverly Hills Cop, Rush Hour
Explosions, wisecracks, and Miami heat—this is where Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s legendary partnership began. The chemistry is electric, and Michael Bay’s style is unmistakable. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Rush Hour 2 (2001) – [Action/Comedy/Buddy Cop]
For fans of: Shanghai Noon, The Tuxedo, Blue Streak
Hong Kong becomes the playground for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s second outing. The martial arts are sharp, and the banter never misses. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Rush Hour 3 (2007) – [Action/Comedy/Buddy Cop]
For fans of: The Pink Panther, The Man Who Knew Too Little, The Spy Who Dumped Me
Paris becomes the backdrop for Tucker and Chan’s third round of wisecracks and roundhouse kicks. The formula still works, even if the spark dims slightly. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
The Lovebirds (2020) – [Comedy/Romance/Action]
For fans of: Date Night, Shotgun Wedding, Palm Springs
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani get swept into a murder plot mid-breakup. The pace is frantic, and the chemistry keeps it afloat. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Murder Mystery (2019) – [Comedy/Mystery/Action]
For fans of: Death on the Nile, Game Night, The Lovebirds
A vacation turns deadly for Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in this Netflix whodunit. It’s light, silly, and built for streaming. WYALAN Rating – 3.5/5
Welcome to the Jungle (2003) – [Action/Comedy/Adventure]
For fans of: Midnight Run, Romancing the Stone, Tropic Thunder
A bounty hunter heads to the Amazon to retrieve a wayward treasure hunter, only to get tangled in a jungle rebellion. Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott bring bickering buddy energy, while Christopher Walken adds villainous flair. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
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American Made (2017) – [Action/Crime/Comedy]
For fans of: War Dogs, Catch Me If You Can, The Big Short
A pilot becomes a drug runner for the CIA in this slick, stranger-than-fiction biopic. Tom Cruise is magnetic, and the film’s satirical tone keeps the chaos entertaining.
Love and Monsters (2020) – [Adventure/Comedy/Monster]
For fans of: Zombieland, The Maze Runner, The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Survival gets a romantic twist when Joel braves a monster-infested world to find his ex. Dylan O’Brien leads this charming, creature-filled adventure with surprising heart.
Men in Black 3 (2012) – [Sci-Fi/Action/Comedy]
For fans of: Ghostbusters, Timecop, Looper
Time travel adds a twist to the alien-policing formula, with Josh Brolin channeling a young Tommy Lee Jones. It’s surprisingly emotional and visually inventive.
The Adam Project (2022) – [Sci-Fi/Action/Comedy]
For fans of: Free Guy, Back to the Future, The Tomorrow War
Ryan Reynolds meets his younger self in a time-travel mission to save the future. The film blends family drama with high-concept action and snappy humor.
Bad Boys for Life (2020) – [Action/Comedy/Crime]
For fans of: 21 Jump Street, The Equalizer, Ride Along
Years later, the duo still delivers—this third installment became 2020’s box office champ. It’s slick, surprisingly emotional, and full of high-stakes action
Bad Boys II (2003) – [Action/Comedy/Crime]
For fans of: Crank, The Rock, Fast & Furious
Louder, longer, and more chaotic, the sequel doubles down on Bayhem. Smith and Lawrence keep the energy high with relentless banter and bullet storms.
Get Smart (2008) – [Spy/Action/Comedy]
For fans of: Johnny English, Austin Powers, The Pink Panther
Steve Carell’s bumbling agent gets upgraded in this modern take on the classic series. The action is solid, and Anne Hathaway adds sleek counterbalance.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) – [Action/Comedy/Superhero]
For fans of: Transformers, Power Rangers, Sonic the Hedgehog
The turtles return with CGI muscles and pizza-fueled chaos. It’s loud, goofy, and unapologetically nostalgic.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) – [Action/Comedy/Romance]
For fans of: True Lies, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Knight and Day
Marriage counseling takes a backseat to gunplay when two assassins discover they’re married to each other. Jolie and Pitt sizzle in this stylish, explosive romp.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) – [Action/Comedy/Crime]
For fans of: 48 Hrs., Bad Boys, The Heat
Eddie Murphy’s Axel Foley returns to Netflix with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kevin Bacon in tow. It’s nostalgic, fast-paced, and full of Detroit swagger.
Shaft (2019) – [Action/Comedy/Crime]
For fans of: Luke Cage, Bad Boys, The Nice Guys
Three generations of Shaft team up in this reboot that mixes legacy with laughs. Samuel L. Jackson leads the charge with his signature bite.
Central Intelligence (2016) – [Action/Comedy/Buddy Cop]
For fans of: Ride Along, Spy, The Other Guys
Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson flip roles in this odd-couple spy comedy. It’s goofy, self-aware, and surprisingly sweet.
Knight and Day (2010) – [Action/Comedy/Romance]
For fans of: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Tourist, Red
Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz dodge bullets and betrayals across continents. The tone is breezy, and the stunts are vintage Cruise.
Red Notice (2021) – [Action/Comedy/Heist]
For fans of: Ocean’s Eleven, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, National Treasure
Art theft meets global chase in this Netflix blockbuster starring Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds. It’s glossy, quippy, and built for binge appeal.
Spenser Confidential (2020) – [Action/Comedy/Crime]
For fans of: The Nice Guys, The Equalizer, Shooter
Mark Wahlberg plays an ex-cop turned reluctant investigator in this Boston-set Netflix romp. It’s gritty, fast, and full of punchlines.
Ride Along (2014) – [Action/Comedy/Buddy Cop]
For fans of: Think Like a Man, Cop Out, Central Intelligence
A security guard joins his future brother-in-law on a chaotic police ride-along. Kevin Hart and Ice Cube keep the laughs coming.
Men in Black II (2002) – [Sci-Fi/Action/Comedy]
For fans of: Evolution, Galaxy Quest, Spaceballs
Aliens, neuralyzers, and talking dogs return in this sequel that’s more cartoonish than clever. Smith and Jones still anchor the madness.
The Union (2025) – [Action/Comedy/Spy]
For fans of: Red Notice, True Lies, The Gray Man
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry reunite for a globe-trotting spy caper. It’s slick, fast, and full of Netflix polish.
Back in Action (2025) – [Action/Comedy/Heist]
For fans of: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Knight and Day, The Heat
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz return in this Netflix heist comedy that blends romance with explosions. It’s breezy, chaotic, and full of comeback energy.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 (2016) – [Action/Comedy/Superhero]
For fans of: TMNT (1990), Power Rangers, Sonic 2
The turtles face off against Bebop, Rocksteady, and Krang in this sequel that leans into cartoon nostalgia. It’s colorful, loud, and unapologetically goofy.
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