23 Action Comedies That Will Help Curb Your "Deadpool" Craving

Yes, a Ryan Reynolds flick made the list!

1. Hot Fuzz

Universal Pictures

What it's about: Directed by Edgar Wright, this hilarious satire follows two cops in a small town that's riddled with secrets.

Fun fact: During filming, many people assumed Simon Pegg and Nick Frost were actual cops, and they often played along.

2. Beverly Hills Cop

Paramount Pictures

What it's about: Eddie Murphy stars in this '80s classic as Axel Foley, a Detriot cop who gets mixed up in the crazy L.A. scene while investigating a murder.

Fun fact: It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

3. Central Intelligence

Warner Bros. Pictures

What it's about: A lackluster accountant (Kevin Hart) is forced into the world of espionage when he meets up with a quirky former classmate (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson).

Fun fact: The Rock rocks a fanny pack for most of the movie, just like he does in everyone's favorite '90s meme.

4. Charlie's Angels

Columbia Pictures

What it's about: Based on the classic television show, three badass women/private detectives with a mysterious boss/benefactor use their special skills to retrieve stolen software.

Fun fact: Melissa McCarthy makes a quick appearance as an office-worker named Doris.

5. 21 Jump Street

Columbia Pictures

What it's about: Also based on a classic TV show, this updated version follows Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) as they go undercover as high school students in order to bring down a drug ring.

Fun fact: A 21 Jump Street/Men in Black crossover movie was in the works for a while, but never came to fruition.

6. Midnight Run

Universal Pictures

What it's about: Starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin, this classic road movie follows a bounty hunter as he tries to successfully bring in an accountant who is being pursued by the Mafia and FBI.

Fun fact: The movie had three made-for-TV sequels, but none of the main cast returned.

7. Tropic Thunder

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What it's about: Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black play actors in a big-budget movie who are dropped in the jungle for filming, only to find themselves in the middle of a real war zone.

Fun fact: Not only did Ben Stiller direct the film, he co-wrote it with Etan Cohen and... Justin Theroux!

8. True Lies

20th Century Fox

What it's about: A secret agent (Arnold Schwarzenegger) suspects his wife (Jamie Lee Curtis), who doesn't know his true identity, is cheating on him with a salesman who is pretending to be a secret agent (Bill Paxton). Hijinks ensue.

Fun fact: James Cameron directed the movie in 1994... his last film before Titanic (1997).

9. Kingsman: The Secret Service

20th Century Fox

What it's about: In this Bond-esque flick, a street kid is recruited by a spy organization to go through a series of tests in order to claim a coveted spot in the top-secret agency.

Fun fact: Colin Firth did about 80% of his own stunts, which is pretty dang impressive.

10. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Warner Bros.

What it's about: This Shane Black romp follows a thief (Robert Downey Jr.), a private eye (Val Kilmer), and an actress (Michelle Monaghan) as they attempt to solve a murder mystery.

Fun fact: Val Kilmer's Perry was one of the first gay characters to lead an action movie.

11. The Heat

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What it's about: Sandra Bullock plays a Type A FBI Agent who is forced to team up with a brash Boston cop (Melissa McCarthy) with the mission of taking down a drug lord.

Fun fact: This was the first big comedy about female cops since Miss Congeniality 2, which was made 13 years earlier. (So, less fun, more disappointing.)

12. Kindergarten Cop

Universal Pictures

What it's about: A hardened, reluctant cop is forced into an undercover position as a kindergarten teacher. As always, hijinks ensue.

Fun fact: The film was shot in Oregon, meaning the school was located a few blocks from The Goonies house.

13. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

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What it's about: Another Edgar Wright film, this visually-pleasing comic book movie mixes romance, music, and more when Scott (Michael Cera) is forced to defeat his new girlfriend's (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) seven evil exes.

Fun fact: "We Are Sex Bob-Omb", which is played by Scott's band in the movie, was written by Beck.

14. Kung Fu Hustle

Columbia Pictures

What it's about: In 1940s China, a man and his goofy pal pose as gang members in order to trick the eccentric residents of a slummy housing complex, only to be faced with real gang members.

Fun fact: The movie was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film

15. The Nice Guys

Warner Bros. Pictures

What it's about: Written and directed by Shane Black, the film follows an enforcer (Russell Crowe) and a private eye (Ryan Gosling) as they try to find a missing girl who is connected with a string "accidental" deaths.

Fun fact: Towards the beginning of the film, you can see a movie titled "Bang Bang Kiss Kiss" playing in the background, which is a nod to Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

16. Spy

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What it's about: Melissa McCarthy (who clearly owns this genre) stars in this Paul Feig movie as a CIA analyst who is sent undercover after a long career as a desk jockey.

Fun fact: Feig originally pitched the idea as a "funny Casino Royale."

17. Tango & Cash

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What it's about: Rival cops (Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell) are forced to work together when a dangerous kingpin manages to get them both locked up in prison.

Fun fact: Due to tons of unforeseen issues, a total of four people ended up directing the film.

18. Hit & Run

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What it's about: A getaway driver in Witness Protection risks being found when he decides to drive his girlfriend to Los Angeles. Bonus: IRL couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard prove they have chemistry onscreen and off.

Fun fact: Dax's TV wife, Joy Bryant from Parenthood, plays his ex-fiancée in the movie.

19. Bad Boys

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What it's about: Two Miami cops (Martin Lawrence and Will Smith) protect a murder witness while investigating a drug case. Mistaken identities lead to, you guessed it, hijinks.

Fun fact: A lot of the movie's best lines were improvised.

20. Snatch

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What it's about: This Guy Ritchie flick follows groups of misfits and criminals as they fight to unearth a stolen diamond. The cast includes Brad Pitt, Jason Statham, and Benicio Del Toro.

Fun fact: "Fuck" is said 163 times throughout the film.

21. Keeping up with the Joneses

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What it's about: An average suburban couple gets mixed up in dangerous dealings when they discover their neighbors are spies. Important Note: In order to enjoy this movie, you should have strong positive feelings for Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot, Zach Galifianakis, and Isla Fisher.

Fun fact: The movie was directed by Greg Mottola, who also directed Superbad.

22. 48 Hrs.

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What it's about: This classic team-up movie stars Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy as a cop and convict who are forced to work together to find a killer.

Fun fact: This was Eddie's first feature film.

23. Smokin' Aces

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What it's about: When a Vegas performer decides to testify against the mob, a whole lot of people decide he needs to die. The movie features Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds.

Fun fact: If you watch this movie without looking at the cast list, you will be constantly surprised by who shows up.

What are some of your favorite action comedies? Tell us in the comments!

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