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Why people love it

The Nice Guys (2016) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Shane Black's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 56m · ★ 7.1

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    1.22 Jump Street (2014)

    6.8 · Crime · Comedy · Action · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    22 Jump Street (2014) is the natural next step after The Nice Guys: same comedy DNA, different perspective. The funny streak and crime elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    2.The Heat (2013)

    6.6 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Nice Guys who respond to its comedy will find The Heat (2013) immediately familiar. Both films share a crime sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    3.Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

    7.3 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Nice Guys fans keep landing on Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) — the comedy is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    4.The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

    6.8 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent draws from the same comedy well as The Nice Guys, channeling crime in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2022 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    5.Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)

    6.7 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) captures the comedy appeal of The Nice Guys without simply imitating it. The crime streak running through both films is what puts Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    6.Sherlock Jr. (1924)

    8.0 · Action · Comedy · Mystery · 45m

    Why you'll love it

    The comedy appeal of The Nice Guys — that funny edge, the action — translates cleanly into Sherlock Jr. (1924). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Criterion Channel
    • FlixFling
    • IndieFlix
    • Kino Film Collection
    • IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
    • FilmBox Live Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    7.The Thursday Murder Club (2025)

    6.6 · Comedy · Mystery · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind The Thursday Murder Club (2025) clearly understood what makes comedy work — the same quality that keeps The Nice Guys rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    8.Beetlejuice (1988)

    7.4 · Fantasy · Comedy · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    Beetlejuice (1988) is the kind of film The Nice Guys fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The comedy overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    9.Scream (1996)

    7.4 · Crime · Horror · Mystery · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    Scream shares The Nice Guys's gift for crime — the 1996 film delivers horror without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    10.Blow (2001)

    7.4 · Crime · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Nice Guys compelling — the crime, the drama — shows up in Blow (2001) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that tense storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Nice Guys?
Try 22 Jump Street, The Heat, Bad Boys: Ride or Die—each shares DNA with The Nice Guys while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Nice Guys?
The Nice Guys (2016) is best described as Comedy, Crime, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Nice Guys worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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