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Best Buddy Cop Movies Of All Time Ranked

(L to R) Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista star in ‘The Wrecking Crew’. Credit: Courtesy of Prime. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

Premiering on Prime Video beginning January 28th is the new buddy cop movie ‘The Wrecking Crew,’ starring Jason Momoa (‘Aquaman’) and Dave Bautista (‘Guardians of the Galaxy‘).
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In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down the top 20 best buddy cop movies of all time.

Editorial Note: The criteria to be included on this list is that at least one of the two main characters in the film is either a current cop, a former cop, or a private detective.

Let’s begin!

Related Article: Jonathan Tropper Talks ‘The Wrecking Crew’ and ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’

20. ‘Ride Along‘ (2014)

(L to R) Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in ‘Ride Along’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben (Kevin Hart) has been trying to show decorated APD detective James (Ice Cube) that he’s more than just a video-game junkie who’s unworthy of James’ sister, Angela (Tika Sumpter). When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he’s earned the seasoned policeman’s respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner’s rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.
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19. ‘Money Train‘ (1995)

When a vengeful New York transit cop (Woody Harrelson) decides to steal a trainload of subway fares, his foster brother (Wesley Snipes), a fellow cop—tries to protect him.
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18. ‘21 Jump Street‘ (2012)

When cops Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier — and, what’s more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.
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17. ‘Stakeout‘ (1987)

Two detectives (Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez) observe an escaped convict’s ex-girlfriend (Madeleine Stowe), but complications set in when one of them falls for her.
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16. ‘The Presidio‘ (1988)

Jay Austin (Mark Harmon) is now a civilian police detective. Colonel Caldwell (Sean Connery) was his commanding officer years before when he left the military police over a disagreement over the handling of a drunk driver. Now a series of murders that cross jurisdictions force them to work together again. That Austin is now dating Caldwell’s daughter (Meg Ryan) is not helping their relationship.
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15. ‘The Wrecking Crew‘ (2026)

(L to R) Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista star in ‘The Wrecking Crew’. Credit: Courtesy of Prime. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

Estranged half-brothers Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) reunite after their father’s mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart.
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14. ‘Turner & Hooch‘ (1989)

Detective Scott Turner (Tom Hanks) has three days left in the local police department before he moves to a bigger city to get some ‘real’ cases—not just misdemeanors. When Amos Reed (John McIntire) is murdered, Scott sets himself on the case, but the closest thing to a witness to the murder is Reed’s dog, Hooch, which Scott has to take care of—to avoid Hooch being ‘put to sleep’.
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13. ‘Rush Hour‘ (1998)

When Hong Kong Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) is summoned to Los Angeles to investigate a kidnapping, the FBI doesn’t want any outside help and assigns cocky LAPD Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to distract Lee from the case. Not content to watch the action from the sidelines, Lee and Carter form an unlikely partnership and investigate the case themselves.
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12. ‘The Other Guys‘ (2010)

Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.
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11. ‘The Nice Guys‘ (2016)

A private eye (Ryan Gosling) and an enforcer (Russell Crowe) investigate the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
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10. ‘Running Scared‘ (1986)

(L to R) Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal in ‘Running Scared’. Photo: MGM Entertainment Co.

Two street-wise Chicago cops (Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines) have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer (Jimmy Smits) that nearly killed them in the past.
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9. ‘Die Hard: With a Vengeance‘ (1995)

New York detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson) to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he’d seen it all, until a genius named Simon (Jeremy Irons) engages McClane, his new “partner” — and his beloved city — in a deadly game that demands their concentration.
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8. ‘Bad Boys‘ (1995)

Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) is a henpecked family man. Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) 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 (Téa Leoni) to a murder, they have to pretend to be each other.
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7. ‘Tango & Cash‘ (1989)

Ray Tango (Sylvester Stallone) and Gabriel Cash (Kurt Russell) are two successful narcotics detectives who can’t stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret (Jack Palance), furious at the loss of income they have caused him, plots an elaborate revenge against them.
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6. ‘Miami Vice‘ (2006)

A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx). Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife (Gong Li) of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.
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5. ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang‘ (2005)

(L to R) Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.’ Photo: Warner Bros.

A petty thief (Robert Downey Jr.) posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl (Michelle Monaghan) and a detective (Val Kilmer) who’s been training him for his upcoming role.
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4. ‘Lethal Weapon 2‘ (1989)

Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Murtaugh (Danny Glover) are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.
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3. ‘The Last Boy Scout‘ (1991)

Somewhere in Los Angeles, the city of broken dreams, a stripper (Halle Berry) is murdered. Now, the private detective (Bruce Willis) she had hired and her ex-footballer boyfriend (Damon Wayans) are going to find her murderer, if they don’t kill each other first. But the more they dig, the deeper they become enmeshed in a web of extortion, blackmail and corrupt politics hidden beneath the surface of professional football.
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2. ‘Midnight Run‘ (1988)

A bounty hunter and former-cop (Robert De Niro) pursues a former Mafia accountant (Charles Grodin) who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter (John Ashton), the F.B.I. (Yaphet Kotto), and his old mob boss (Dennis Farina) after jumping bail.
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1. ‘48 Hrs.‘ (1982)

(L to R) Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy in ’48 hrs.’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

A hard-nosed cop (Nick Nolte) reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal (Eddie Murphy) temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer (James Remar).
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January 27, 2026
Austin Butler in Early Talks For New ‘Miami Vice’ Movie
(Left) Austin Butler stars in ‘Elvis.’ (Right) Don Johnson in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

Preview:
- Austin Butler is in early talks for the new ‘Miami Vice’ movie.
- Joseph Kosinski is directing.
- If he does sign on, Butler would join Michael B. Jordan in the film.
Well, we were at least close with our guess.

Some context: you might recall that recently we brought word that Michael B. Jordan was in early talks to play Detective Ricardo Tubbs in ‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski’s planned new movie based on iconic cop series ‘Miami Vice’.

We speculated then that Glen Powell might take on the role of fellow cop Sonny Crockett, but it appears Kosinski is looking to hire a different young rising star.
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Per Variety, Austin Butler, who has been seen in the likes of ‘Elvis,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Caught Stealing’, is in the nascent stages of making his own deal to play Crockett.

Related Article: Michael B. Jordan in Early Talks For Joseph Kosinski’s New ‘Miami Vice’

What’s the story of ‘Miami Vice’?

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

Where else can we see Austin Butler?

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Butler is attached to or rumored for a number of upcoming projects, including Mann’s ‘Heat 2’, Don Winslow adaptation ‘City on Fire’ and could end up playing Patrick Bateman for Luca Guadagnino’s new take on ‘American Psycho.’

When will the new ‘Miami Vice’ be on our screens?

The movie is currently set for release on August 6, 2027.

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:
- ‘TRON: Legacy‘ (2010)
- ‘Oblivion‘ (2013)
- ‘Only the Brave‘ (2017)
- ‘Top Gun: Maverick‘ (2022)
- ‘Spiderhead‘ (2022)
- ‘F1‘ (2025)
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October 24, 2025
Michael B. Jordan in Early Talks For the New ‘Miami Vice’
(Left) Michael B. Jordan directs and stars as Adonis Creed in ‘Creed III.’ (Right) Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

Preview:
- Michael B. Jordan is in early talks for the new ‘Miami Vice’ movie.
- Joseph Kosinski is directing.
- Universal is behind the new effort.
It may not be at sweltering Miami city levels just yet, but ‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski’s development of a new movie based on cult detective series ‘Miami Vice’ is certainly heating up.

The latest rumor? ‘Sinners’ Michael B. Jordan is in early talks to take on the role of detective Ricardo Tubbs, as played in the show by Philip Michael Thomas.
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Kosinski will be working from a script written by Eric Warren Singer and Dan Gilroy, and assuming Jordan’s deal comes together (he’s reportedly very interested), the search will intensify for someone to play Tubbs’ partner Sonny Crockett.

Our guess? Glen Powell. But let’s see where things land.

Related Article: Universal Hands Out 2027 Release Date to Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’

What’s the story of ‘Miami Vice’?

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Crockett and Thomas as Rico Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

What else is Michael B. Jordan working on?

Michael B. Jordan announces ‘Creed’ spin-off ‘Delphi’ at the Amazon Upfront on May 13th, 2025. Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon

Part of the reason for Jordan’s deal not yet being closed is scheduling; the actor is busy directing and starring in his own new version of an older property –– ‘The Thomas Crown Affair.’

He’ll need time to finish editing that movie before he can truly commit to ‘Miami Vice.’

When will the new ‘Miami Vice’ be on our screens?

The movie is currently dated for August 6, 2027.

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:
- ‘TRON: Legacy‘ (2010)
- ‘Oblivion‘ (2013)
- ‘Only the Brave‘ (2017)
- ‘Top Gun: Maverick‘ (2022)
- ‘Spiderhead‘ (2022)
- ‘F1‘ (2025)
Buy Joseph Kosinski Movies on Amazon
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October 23, 2025
Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’ Movie Scores Release Date
(Left) Director-Producer Joseph Kosinski attends a Press Conference in Mexico City on June 10th, 2025 for Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films ‘F1’. Photo Credit: Chino Lemus. Copyright: Chino Lemus 2022. (Right) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

Preview:
- Universal has dated the new ‘Miami Vice’ for 2027.
- Joseph Kosinski is directing.
- No casting has been announced yet.
First there was ‘Miami Vice’, the iconic 1980s detective drama. In 2006, Michael Mann brought us Movie Vice (okay, it was still just called ‘Miami Vice’ on the big screen, but go with us here).
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And, back in April, word landed that ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski was going to take his own crack at the concept for Universal.

It would appear that the success of ‘F1’ ($624 million worldwide so far on an admittedly hefty budget) has spurred the studio to truly commit to Kosinski’s version, with the company handing down a 2027 release slot.

Related Article: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Director Will Helm New ‘Miami Vice’ Movie

What’s the story of ‘Miami Vice’?

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Rico Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

According to Deadline, Kosinski, working from a script by ‘Andor’s Dan Gilroy, is busy locking in his cast with an aim to shoot next year.

What else is Joseph Kosinski working on?

Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Kosinski has also been developing an untitled UFO thriller alongside his ‘F1’ partners Apple and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

That seemed to be in pole position, but the date announcement for ‘Vice’ suggests it may now have taken precedence.

So, when will the new ‘Miami Vice’ be on our screens?

The movie is currently dated for August 6th, 2027.

It has displaced an untitled Universal film, which itself has shifted to September 24th and now appears to be a DreamWorks Animation entry.

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:
- ‘TRON: Legacy‘ (2010)
- ‘Oblivion‘ (2013)
- ‘Only the Brave‘ (2017)
- ‘Top Gun: Maverick‘ (2022)
- ‘Spiderhead‘ (2022)
- ‘F1‘ (2025)
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September 24, 2025
New Big-Screen Version Of ‘Miami Vice’ In Development
(Left) Director Joseph Kosinski at CinemaCon 2025. Photo: Warner Bros. (Right) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

Preview:
- A new version of ‘Miami Vice’ is in development as a feature film, with Joseph Kosinski on board to direct.
- Kosinski is the director of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and the upcoming Brad Pitt racing drama ‘F1.’
- Originally a hit TV series in the 1980s, ‘Miami Vice’ was made into a feature film by the show’s producer, Michael Mann, in 2006.
Director Joseph Kosinski has been tapped to direct a new version of ‘Miami Vice’ for the big screen, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
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The Universal Pictures project will be scripted by Dan Gilroy, whose previous credits include ‘Nightcrawler,’ ‘Velvet Buzzsaw,’ and several episodes of ‘Andor.’ There is no word yet on casting or a release date.

Related Article: Director Joseph Kosinski and Lewis Hamilton Talk ‘F1’ Trailer and More

Why is Joseph Kosinski so hot right now?

Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Films’ ‘F1,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

It’s fair to say that Joseph Kosinski has become one of the hottest directors in Hollywood following the billion-dollar, Oscar-nominated triumph of his ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in 2022. Kosinski’s next movie, ‘F1,’ is due out in late June and will star Brad Pitt in a Formula One racing drama that carries a reported price tag of $200 million.

Although Kosinski has signed up for ‘Miami Vice,’ his next film will be a similarly high-profile UFO thriller which is being produced by Apple Original Films (which also produced ‘F1’). His previous pictures include ‘Tron: Legacy,’ ‘Only the Brave,’ and ‘Oblivion,’ the latter of which marked his first collaboration with ‘Top Gun’ star Tom Cruise.

What is the background of ‘Miami Vice’?

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Rico Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

Since it’s unlikely that Farrell and Foxx will reprise their roles 20 years later, a new Crockett and Tubbs will no doubt be the first items on Kosinski’s to-do list.

(L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:
- ‘TRON: Legacy‘ (2010)
- ‘Oblivion‘ (2013)
- ‘Only the Brave‘ (2017)
- ‘Top Gun: Maverick‘ (2022)
- ‘Spiderhead‘ (2022)
- ‘F1‘ (2025)
Buy Joseph Kosinski Movies on Amazon
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April 28, 2025
Best Movies Based on TV Shows

Ryan Gosling is Colt Seavers in ‘The Fall Guy,’ directed by David Leitch.

Question: What does ‘The Fall Guy‘ have in common with movies like ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘The A-Team,’ ‘The Equalizer‘ and ‘Sex in the City‘?

Answer: They are all movies based on popular TV programs!

Whether it’s a continuation of the original series like ‘The X-Files‘ or ‘The Simpsons Movie,’ or a remake of the show such as ‘The Fugitive‘ or ‘Miami Vice,’ Hollywood has long enjoyed success from adapting popular television programs into feature films.

In honor of ‘The Fall Guy,’ which is currently available to stream now at home, Moviefone is counting down the 30 best movies based on TV programs of all time.

NOTE: For this list we are including both movies that are remakes of TV shows featuring a new cast, as well as films that continue the story of the series with the original cast.

Let’s begin!

30. ‘The Addams Family‘ (1991)

(L to R) Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia in ‘The Addams Family’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can’t recall any of the details of Fester’s life.
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29. ‘Get Smart‘ (2008)

(L to R) Anne Hathaway as Agent 99 and Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart in ‘Get Smart.’ Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

When the identities of secret agents from Control are compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) promotes hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carrell) and teams him with stylish, capable Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?
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28. ‘Lost in Space‘ (1998)

(L to R) Mimi Rogers, Lacey Chabert, William Hurt and Heather Graham in 1998’s ‘Lost in Space’.

The prospects for continuing life on Earth in the year 2058 are grim. So the Robinsons (William Hurt, Mimi Rogers, Heather Graham, Lacey Chabert and Jack Johnson) are launched into space to colonize Alpha Prime, the only other inhabitable planet in the galaxy. But when a stowaway (Gary Oldman) sabotages the mission, the Robinsons find themselves hurtling through uncharted space.
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27. ‘21 Jump Street‘ (2012)

(L to R) Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in ’21 Jump Street’. Photo: Columbia Pictures.

In high school, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) was a dork and Jenko (Channing Tatum) was the popular jock. After graduation, both of them joined the police force and ended up as partners riding bicycles in the city park. Since they are young and look like high school students, they are assigned to an undercover unit to infiltrate a drug ring that is supplying high school students synthetic drugs.
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26. ‘The Brady Bunch Movie‘ (1995)

1995’s ‘The Brady Bunch Movie’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

The original ’70s TV family is now placed in the 1990s, where they’re even more square and out of place than ever.
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25. ‘Star Trek: First Contact‘ (1996)

(L to R) Alice Krige as the Borg Queen and Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek: First Contact.’ Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
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24. ‘Charlie’s Angels‘ (2000)

(L to R) Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in 2000’s ‘Charlie’s Angels’. Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.

Three women (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu), detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal.
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23. ‘Dragnet‘ (1987)

(L to R) Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks in 1987’s ‘Dragnet’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday (Dan Aykroyd) — the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name (Jack Webb) — is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck (Tom Hanks). After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who’s behind it all.
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22. ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me‘ (1992)

(L to R) Harry Dean Stanton and Kyle MacLachlan in 1992’s ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me’. Photo: New Line Cinema.

In the questionable town of Deer Meadow, Washington, FBI Agent Desmond (Chris Isaak) inexplicably disappears while hunting for the man who murdered a teen girl. The killer is never apprehended, and, after experiencing dark visions and supernatural encounters, Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) chillingly predicts that the culprit will claim another life. Meanwhile, in the more cozy town of Twin Peaks, hedonistic beauty Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) hangs with lowlifes and seems destined for a grisly fate.
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21. ‘Sex and the City‘ (2008)

(L to R) Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Sex and the City’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
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A New York writer (Sarah Jessica Parker) on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big (Chris Noth). But her three (Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon) best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.
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20. ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.‘ (2015)

(L to R) Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in film ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,’ directed by Guy Ritchie.

At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Arie Hammer) are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo’s only lead is the daughter (Alicia Vikander) of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.
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19. ‘South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut‘ (1999)

1999’s ‘South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

When the four boys see an R-rated movie featuring Canadians Terrance and Philip, they are pronounced “corrupted”, and their parents pressure the United States to wage war against Canada.
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18. ‘Jackass: The Movie‘ (2002)

2002’s ‘Jackass: The Movie’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.
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17. ‘Veronica Mars‘ (2014)

Kristen Bell in 2014’s ‘Veronica Mars’. Photo: Warner Bros.

Years after walking away from her past as a teenage private eye, Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) gets pulled back to her hometown – just in time for her high school reunion – in order to help her old flame Logan Echolls (Jason Dohring), who’s embroiled in a murder mystery.
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16. ‘Maverick‘ (1994)

(L to R) Mel Gibson, James Garner and Jodie Foster in ‘Maverick’. Photo: Warner Bros.

Maverick (Mel Gibson) is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional three thousand dollars in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game that begins in a few days, so he joins forces with a woman gambler (Jodie Foster) with a marvellous southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
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15. ‘Wayne’s World‘ (1992)

(L to R) Mike Myers and Dana Carvey in ‘Wayne’s World.’ ©2021 Paramount Pictures. All Right Reserved.

The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey). From Wayne’s basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called “Wayne’s World” on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive (Rob Lowe) who wants to produce a big-budget version of “Wayne’s World”—and he also wants Wayne’s girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra (Tia Carrere). Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.
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14. ‘State of Play‘ (2009)

(L to R) Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck in ‘State of Play’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist (Russell Crowe) starts investigating the case involving the Representative (Ben Affleck), his old college friend.
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13. ‘The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!‘ (1988)

Leslie Nielsen in ‘The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

When the incompetent Lieutenant Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) seeks the ruthless killer of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II (Jeannette Charles).
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12. ‘Miami Vice‘ (2006)

(L to R) Colin Farrell as Detective James ‘Sonny’ Crockett and Jamie Foxx as Detective Ricardo ‘Rico’ Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx). Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife (Gong Li) of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.
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11. ‘The X Files‘ (1998)

(L to R) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in 1998’s ‘The X-Files’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson), now taken off the FBI’s X Files cases, must find a way to fight the shadowy elements of the government to find out the truth about a conspiracy that might mean the alien colonization of Earth.
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10. ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun‘ (2023)

Idris Elba as John Luther in ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun.’ Photo: John Wilson/Netflix © 2023.

A gruesome serial killer (Andy Serkis) is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.
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9. ‘The Fall Guy‘ (2024)

Ryan Gosling is Colt Seavers in ‘The Fall Guy,’ directed by David Leitch. © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

He’s a stuntman (Ryan Gosling), and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love (Emily Blunt) of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
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8. ‘The Simpsons Movie‘ (2007)

2007’s ‘The Simpsons Movie’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

After Homer (Dan Castellaneta) accidentally pollutes the town’s water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
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7. ‘The A-Team‘ (2010)

(L to R) Liam Neeson, Sharlto Copley, Quinton Jackson and Bradley Cooper in ‘The A-Team’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

A group of Iraq War veterans goes on the run from U.S. military forces while they try to clear their names after being framed for a crime they didn’t commit. Along the way, Col. Hannibal Smith (Liam Neeson), Capt. H.M. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock (Sharlto Copley), Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus (Quinton Jackson), and Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck (Bradley Cooper) help out various people they encounter.
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6. ‘The Sweeney‘ (2013)

(L to R) Ray Winstone, Hayley Atwell and Plan B in 2012’s ‘The Sweeney’. Photo: Entertainment One.

Jack Regan (Ray Winstone), a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter (Ben Drew) they are put on the case of a jewellery store heist that ends in a killing. But is that killing really an execution in disguise? With pressure from his boss (Steven Mackintosh) and the fact that Regan is having an affair with that boss’s wife (Hayley Atwell), it’s not going to be easy for him to stay out of trouble.
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5. ‘The Equalizer‘ (2014)

Denzel Washington in ‘The Equalizer.’ Photo: Sony Pictures.

Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
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4. ‘The Muppet Movie‘ (1979)

1979’s ‘The Muppet Movie’. Photo: Disney.

A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson) to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
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3. ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan‘ (1982)

(L to R) William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

It is the 23rd century. The Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training maneuvers and Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) seems resigned to the fact that this inspection may well be the last space mission of his career. But Khan (Ricardo Montalban) is back. Aided by his exiled band of genetic supermen, Khan – brilliant renegade of 20th century Earth – has raided Space Station Regula One, stolen a top secret device called Project Genesis, wrested control of another Federation Starship and sets out in pursuit of the Enterprise, determined to let nothing stand in the way of his mission: kill Admiral Kirk… even if it means universal Armageddon.
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2. ‘The Fugitive‘ (1993)

Harrison Ford in ‘The Fugitive’. Photo: Warner Bros.

Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.
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1. ‘Mission: Impossible‘ (1996)

Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

When Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he’s surprised to learn that he’s the No. 1 suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
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January 3, 2025
‘Rebel Ridge’ Exclusive Interview: Don Johnson
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Premiering on Netflix September 6th is the new action thriller ‘Rebel Ridge’, which was directed by Jeremy Saulnier (‘Blue Ruin’), and stars Aaron Pierre (‘Old’), AnnaSophia Robb (‘Soul Surfer’), David Denman (‘The Equalizer 3’), Emory Cohen (‘Shot Caller’), James Cromwell (‘L.A. Confidential’) and Don Johnson (‘Miami Vice’ and ‘Knives Out’).

Related Article: ‘Silicon Valley’s Chris Diamantopoulos Talks Action Comedy ‘High Heat’

Don Johnson stars in Netflix’s ‘Rebel Ridge’.

Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with legendary actor Don Johnson about his work on ‘Rebel Ridge’, his first reaction to the screenplay, his character, playing the villain, working with actor Aaron Pierre and collaborating on the set with director Jeremy Saulnier.

You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Johnson, Aaron Pierre and AnnaSophia Robb.

(L to R) Don Johnson as Chief Sandy Burnne and Emory Cohen as Officer Steve Lann in ‘Rebel Ridge’. Photo: Allyson Riggs/Netflix © 2024.

Moviefone: To begin with, what was your first reaction to reading the screenplay and why did you want to be a part of this project?

Don Johnson: My first reaction was that I had the opportunity to work with the great Jeremy Saulnier, and then when I read the material. I was at once excited and a touch trepidatious, only because I wanted to make sure that the first part of the movie didn’t become what the movie was about, an old familiar trope. I was so pleasantly pleased to see that it was not that, but it was a very clever way of using something where you think you know, and then suddenly, something starts, and you don’t know. But now you’re learning and now you’re wrapped up in it and now you’re rolling, and you’re into this world where you go, “Wow, this is in America?” So, I was thrilled with that. I was just thrilled with the opportunity to get to play that part and to work with Jeremy.

(L to R) Don Johnson as Chief Sandy Burnne and Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond in ‘Rebel Ridge’. Photo: Allyson Riggs/Netflix © 2024.

MF: How would you describe your character in your own words and is it fun playing a villain?

DJ: Would you say Robin Hood was a villain? I don’t know. All my characters are good guys. He’s a no-nonsense guy, Sheriff Sandy Burnne, and he’s been given a responsibility, and he’s managing that responsibility the only way he knows how.

Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond in ‘Rebel Ridge’. Photo: Allyson Riggs/Netflix © 2024.

MF: Can you talk about the conflict between Chief Burnne and Terry Richmond and what it was like working with actor Aaron Pierre?

DJ: Well, in the Sheriff’s mind, there was no conflict. This is just business as usual. It only becomes a conflict when this very mysterious big guy (arrives). He’s 6’4″ and ripped. If I was to tell the truth, he might be able to kick my ass if I couldn’t find something to hit him with. I loved working with Aaron because he’s a wonderful actor, wonderful actor, and we have similar sensibilities about how we approach our work. It was very easy for Jeremy and Aaron and I to find a tone that we wanted and to commit to it. It’s a hell of a commitment because if you miss, you miss badly. But if you hit it, you get ‘Rebel Ridge’.

Director Jeremy Saulnier on the set of ‘Rebel Ridge’. Photo: Allyson Riggs/Netflix © 2024.

MF: Finally, what was it like collaborating on the set with director Jeremy Saulnier?

DJ: You’re asking a mixed bag of emotions. We’re not going to go on a cruise together, but we worked together very well as director and actor. But when you’re in a collaborative relationship with somebody, and I love Jeremy, and I think he’d say the same thing about me, you lock horns and you argue and battle about stuff, and that’s when you know somebody is invested in the stuff. You don’t want a director who’s going to just yes you to death. You want somebody to say, “I don’t know that I see it that way. Let’s talk about that.” And we did. Unlike a lot of conversations with directors, I think we found the right tone together throughout.
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What is the plot of ‘Rebel Ridge’?

In the town of Shelby Springs, Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) has come to post bail for his cousin, but his savings are unjustly seized by a corrupt local police force led by Chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson). With the help of court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb), Terry unearths a widespread conspiracy within Shelby Springs and uses his set of “skills” to get the bail money back by any means necessary.

Who is in the cast of ‘Rebel Ridge’?
- Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond
- Don Johnson as Chief Sandy Burnne
- AnnaSophia Robb as Summer McBride
- David Denman as Officer Evan Marston
- Emory Cohen as Officer Steve Lann
- Steve Zissis as Elliot
- James Cromwell as Judge
Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond in ‘Rebel Ridge’. Photo: Allyson Riggs/Netflix © 2024.

Don Johnson Movies and TV Shows:
- ‘Miami Vice‘ (1984 – 1989)
- ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie‘ (1987)
- ‘Dead Bang‘ (1989)
- ‘The Hot Spot‘ (1990)
- ‘Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man‘ (1991)
- ‘Born Yesterday‘ (1993)
- ‘Guilty as Sin‘ (1993)
- ‘Tin Cup‘ (1996)
- ‘Nash Bridges‘ (1996 – 2001)
- ‘Machete‘ (2010)
- ‘Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star‘ (2011)
- ‘Django Unchained‘ (2012)
- ‘The Other Woman‘ (2014)
- ‘Brawl in Cell Block 99‘ (2017)
- ‘Book Club‘ (2018)
- ‘Knives Out‘ (2019)
- ‘Watchmen‘ (2019)
- ‘Nash Bridges‘ (2021)
- ‘Kenan‘ (2021 – 2022)
- ‘High Heat‘ (2022)
- ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter‘ (2023)
- ‘The Collective‘ (2023)
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September 4, 2024
Every Michael Mann Movie, Ranked

Director Michael Mann at the premiere of ‘Ferrari.’ Photo: Neon.

Director Michael Mann is one of the most celebrated and groundbreaking filmmakers of all time.

Mann first gained attention for his work on the crime film ‘Thief‘ and the Hannibal Lecktor movie ‘Manhunter,’ before creating the iconic TV series ‘Miami Vice.’ He would eventually direct the big screen adaption of his popular 80’s TV series, and helm Oscar nominated movies like ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘The Insider,’ ‘Ali‘ and ‘Collateral.’

But the filmmaker is probably best known for directing the 1995 classic ‘Heat,’ which finally cast Robert De Niro opposite Al Pacino for the first time ever on screen!

Michael Mann’s new movie, ‘Ferrari,’ which stars Adam Driver as the iconic title character opens in theaters on December 25th. In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down every movie of Michael Mann’s impressive career, including his latest.

Let’s begin!

12. ‘The Keep‘ (1983)

1983’s ‘The Keep.’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

Nazis take over an ancient fortress that contains a mysterious entity that wreaks havoc and death upon them.
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11. ‘Blackhat‘ (2015)

(L to R) Chris Hemsworth as Nicholas Hathaway and Tang Wei as Chen Lien 2015’s ‘Blackhat.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

Nicholas Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth), a furloughed convict, and his American and Chinese partners as hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. As Hathaway closes in, the stakes become personal as he discovers that the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was just the beginning.
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10. ‘Public Enemies‘ (2009)

Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in ‘Public Enemies.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger’s (Johnny Depp) charm and audacity endear him to much of America’s downtrodden public, but he’s also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
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9. ‘Ferrari‘ (2023)

Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari in director Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari.’ Photo: Neon.

A biopic of automotive mogul Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver), whose family redefined the idea of the high-powered Italian sports car and practically spawned the concept of Formula One racing.
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8. ‘Miami Vice‘ (2006)

(L to R) Colin Farrell as Detective James ‘Sonny’ Crockett and Jamie Foxx as Detective Ricardo ‘Rico’ Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx). Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.
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7. ‘The Last of the Mohicans‘ (1992)

Daniel Day-Lewis as Nathaniel “Hawkeye” Poe in ‘The Last of the Mohicans.’ Photo:
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In war-torn Colonial America, in the midst of a bloody battle between British, the French and Native American allies, Cora Munro, the aristocratic daughter of a British Colonel and her party are captured by a group of Huron warriors. Fortunately, a group of three Mohican trappers, including Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis), a rugged frontiersman and the adopted son of the Mohicans comes to their rescue. A passionate romance soon blossoms between Cora (Madeleine Stowe) and Hawkeye, but many forces test their love as they continue to journey through the Frontier.
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6. ‘The Insider‘ (1999)

Russell Crowe as Dr. Jeffrey Wigand in ‘The Insider.’ Photo: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.

Tells the true story of a 60 Minutes television series exposé of the tobacco industry, as seen through the eyes of a real tobacco executive, Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe).
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5. ‘Manhunter‘ (1986)

Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor in ‘Manhunter.’ Photo: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group.

FBI Agent Will Graham (William Peterson), who retired after catching Hannibal Lecktor (Brian Cox), returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecktor to capture a new killer.
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4. ‘Ali‘ (2001)

Will Smith as Cassius Clay Jr. / Cassius X / Muhammad Ali in ‘Ali.’ Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.

In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay (Will Smith). Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali’s personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
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3. ‘Collateral‘ (2004)

Tom Cruise as Vincent in ‘Collateral.’ Photo: DreamWorks Pictures.

Cab driver Max (Jamie Foxx) picks up a man (Tom Cruise) who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.
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2. ‘Thief‘ (1981)

(L to R) James Caan and Jim Belushi in ‘Thief.’ Photo: United Artists.

Frank (James Caan) is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.
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1. ‘Heat‘ (1995)

(L to R) Al Pacino as Lieutenant Vincent Hanna and Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley in ‘Heat.’ Photo: Warner Bros.

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
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December 29, 2023