Topic: Buddy Film

Direction Nic Pizzolatto · Cary Joji Fukunaga

Cast Matthew McConaughey · Woody Harrelson · Michelle Monaghan · Michael Potts

Synopsis True Detective (TV Miniseries) (2014) delves into the complex lives of two detectives, Rust Cohle and Martin Hart, whose personal and professional paths intertwine over a 17-year period as they pursue a notorious serial killer in Louisiana. This HBO series...

Direction George Roy Hill

Cast Robert Redford · Paul Newman · Katharine Ross · Strother Martin

Synopsis Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) follows the adventures of Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman), the cunning and resourceful leader of The Hole in the Wall Gang, and his loyal partner, the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), renowned for his exceptional...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast John Wayne · Robert Mitchum · James Caan · Charlene Holt

Synopsis El Dorado (1966) follows the story of a skilled gunslinger, Cole Thornton, who initially declines an offer from Bart Jason to take on a job that would pit him against an old friend, a sheriff. Several months pass, and Cole...

Direction Peter Farrelly

Cast Viggo Mortensen · Mahershala Ali · Iqbal Theba · Linda Cardellini

Synopsis Green Book (2018) follows the unlikely friendship between Tony Vallelonga, a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, and Dr. Don Shirley, a refined and classically trained African-American pianist. Tony is hired to chauffeur Dr. Shirley on a...

Direction Luc Besson

Cast Jean Reno · Natalie Portman · Gary Oldman · Danny Aiello

Synopsis Léon: The Professional (1994) follows the story of a young girl, Mathilda, whose life is turned upside down when her family is tragically killed in a botched drug deal. Left alone and vulnerable, Mathilda seeks refuge in the apartment of...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Takashi Shimura · Keiko Awaji · Eiko Miyoshi

Synopsis Stray Dog (1949) follows the journey of Murakami, a young and dedicated homicide detective who finds himself in a dire situation when his pocket is picked on a crowded bus, resulting in the loss of his service revolver. Overwhelmed by...

Direction Antoine Fuqua

Cast Denzel Washington · Ethan Hawke · Scott Glenn · Tom Berenger

Synopsis Training Day (2001) follows the journey of Jake Hoyt, portrayed by Ethan Hawke, a dedicated rookie officer eager to secure his place as a detective. His chance comes when he is paired with Alonzo Harris, a seasoned undercover officer played...

Direction John Sturges

Cast Yul Brynner · Steve McQueen · Charles Bronson · Eli Wallach

Synopsis The Magnificent Seven (1960) is a highly acclaimed remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 masterpiece, directed by John Sturges. The story unfolds in a small Mexican farming village that is repeatedly plundered by a ruthless gang of bandits led by the...

Direction Yoshiyuki Asai

Synopsis Buddy Daddies (2023) follows the story of two contrasting assassins who live together and share an apartment. They are tasked with eliminating the daughter of a notorious human-trafficking mafia boss. However, the mission takes an unexpected turn, revealing that the...

Direction David Mackenzie

Cast Jeff Bridges · Chris Pine · Ben Foster · Gil Birmingham

Synopsis Hell or High Water (2016) follows the journey of two brothers, Toby (Chris Pine), a responsible and recently divorced father, and Tanner (Ben Foster), a volatile ex-con, who embark on a daring plan to secure their family's farm in West...

Direction Damián Szifrón

Cast Diego Peretti · Luis Luque · Oscar Ferreiro · Gabriela Izcovich

Synopsis Tiempo de valientes (On Probation) (2005) follows the story of Díaz, a seasoned and robust police officer grappling with marital issues that have left him feeling disheartened. Enter Silverstein, a lanky Jewish psychologist tasked with aiding Díaz's return to active...

Direction Alberto Rodríguez

Cast Raúl Arévalo · Javier Gutiérrez · Nerea Barros · Antonio de la Torre

Synopsis Marshland (2014) is set in Spain during the early 1980s, where two young girls vanish from a small town nestled within the Guadalquivir marshes. The case draws the attention of two detectives dispatched from Madrid, each employing distinct investigative techniques...

Direction Daniel J. Goor · Michael Schur · Michael McDonald · Dean Holland

Cast Andy Samberg · André Braugher · Stephanie Beatriz · Terry Crews

Synopsis Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) (2013) is a comedic police sitcom that aired from 2013 to the present day, spanning seven seasons. The show is set in the imaginary 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department located in Brooklyn....

Direction Jerry Schatzberg

Cast Al Pacino · Gene Hackman · Dorothy Tristan · Ann Wedgeworth

Synopsis Scarecrow (1973) follows the journey of Max, a former convict who has been diligently saving funds to establish a car wash in Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Lionel, a sailor, is on his way back to the Midwest to meet the child born...

Direction John McTiernan

Cast Bruce Willis · Samuel L. Jackson · Jeremy Irons · Graham Greene

Synopsis Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) follows the relentless police officer John McClane as he navigates the bustling streets of New York, where he has encountered more than his fair share of peril. With an uncanny ability to sense danger...

Direction Liu Chia-Liang

Cast Chow Yun-Fat · Conan Lee · Nina Li Chi · Norman Chu

Synopsis Tiger on the Beat (1988) follows the adventures of a veteran police officer and his new, inexperienced sidekick as they navigate the chaotic streets of Hong Kong. This action-packed comedy, reminiscent of 'Lethal Weapon', pairs the two unlikely partners in...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Gary Cooper · Burt Lancaster · Denise Darcel · Sara Montiel

Synopsis Vera Cruz (1954) follows a band of American mercenaries who, amidst the tumultuous Mexican Rebellion of 1866, are enlisted by the supporters of Emperor Maximilian. Their mission is to safely guide a noblewoman to the port city of Vera Cruz....

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Eric Portman · Sheila Sim · Dennis Price · John Sweet

Synopsis A Canterbury Tale (1944) follows the intertwined journeys of three individuals who find themselves in a quaint village in Southern England during the early years of World War II. Alison Smith, a young woman from London, is set to begin...

Direction Edgar Wright

Cast Simon Pegg · Nick Frost · Timothy Dalton · Jim Broadbent

Synopsis Hot Fuzz (2007) follows the story of a highly skilled London police officer, PC Nicholas Angel, who is transferred to the seemingly tranquil village of Sandford to curb his exceptional performance. Partnered with the enthusiastic and action-obsessed Danny Butterman, Angel...

Direction James W. Horne

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Sharon Lynn · James Finlayson

Synopsis Laurel & Hardy: Way Out West (1937) follows the comedic duo, Stan and Ollie, as they embark on a mission to hand over the deed to a precious gold mine to the daughter of a deceased prospector. However, their journey...