Considering the popularity that the crime and comedy genres have among an audience avid for movies and series, we have compiled a list of the top 10 works that combine elements of these two genres. In this list we have selected several titles, from films and series that balance action and humor in equal measure to productions that are parodies of the crime genre, as well as pure comedies that use the crime scene as a backdrop.
Movie list
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“Chumbo Grosso” is a comedy directed by Edgar Wright, which satirizes the clichés of “buddy cops” movies.
The detective duo is played by comics Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, in a work of pop aesthetics, music video editing and humor based on quick gags.
Brooklyn Nine Nine
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” is a satirical police sitcom that follows a group of eccentric detectives in a New York City police station.
With agile humor, the series is praised for its representativeness and diverse cast, tackling social issues in a light-hearted and inclusive way.
law Angels
Adapted from the 1980s television series of the same name (which starred Johnny Depp), “Red Angel” plays with teen movie iconography and police action in an irreverent comedy.
Starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, the film portrays two undercover police officers in a school to fight drug trafficking. The film was well received by both audiences and critics and earned a sequel.
Angi Tribeca
Created by Nancy and Steve Carell (Michael Scott of “The Office”), “Angie Tribeca” is a sitcom that parodies the clichés of the police genre, with wry humor, gags and quick jokes.
The series follows Detective Angie Tribeca (Rashida Jones) and her team as they investigate unusual cases in Los Angeles.
Psychic – Special Agents
“Psych” is a series that tells the adventures of Shawn, a young man with a brilliant ability to deduce who pretends to be a medium to unravel intriguing cases.
Together with his friend Gus, they form the agency of psychic detectives who provide external advice to the police. The attraction offers relaxed comedy and good chemistry between the protagonists.
A policeman in kindergarten
Directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, ‘Kindergarten Cop’ is an action comedy that tells the story of a tough cop who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to find a key witness in a criminal case.
An afternoon session classic, the feature mixes thrilling action scenes typical of Schwarzenegger films with humor for the whole family.
Monk: a different detective
“Monk” is a lighthearted and entertaining series that follows the adventures of Detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub), a brilliant detective who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
With her analytical mind and keen observation skills, she overcomes the challenges of her phobias and compulsions to solve intriguing cases.
Run, the police are coming
The hilarious satire ‘Run the Police Come Here’, written by the ZAZ trio (Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker), features physical humor, visual jokes, gags and puns that poke fun at film and series clichés detective stories.
The film brilliantly stars Leslie Nielsen as bumbling and confident cop Frank Drebin. The work originates from the comedy series “Police Squad!” (also starring Nielsen and created by the trio), and spawned two sequels.
Heavy Cop 3
All three films in the series of the charismatic and unorthodox policeman Axel Foley are highly recommended. Eddie Murphy is in a state of grace in this entertaining series, which combines action and comedy in a balanced way.
But here we highlight the third film of the saga. Under the skilful direction of maestro John Landis (who has already worked with Murphy in “A Prince in New York”), the film stands out for its elegance and sensitivity in dealing with issues such as corruption and power games in society, all of this in a very hilarious and emotional way.
48 hours
Nick Nolte plays a reluctant and tough cop. Eddie Murphy plays an intelligent and charismatic inmate on parole. Both team up strategically to catch a killer within 48 hours.
This is the premise of “48 hours”, a film directed by Walter Hill that masterfully alternates tense and brutal action scenes with acid and priceless humor. A classic of the genre, it popularized the concept of the “unlikely couple” in crime films and got a sequel.
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