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10 Best Movies Like Action Jackson

If you loved Action Jackson, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Beverly Hills Cop

Beverly Hills Cop

1984★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Action Jackson for fans of Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hill...

#2
Cobra

Cobra

1986★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Action Jackson for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans....

#3
Lethal Weapon 3

Lethal Weapon 3

1992★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Action Jackson for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs....

#4
Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II

1987★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Action Jackson for fans of Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Axel Foley returns to the land of sunshine and palm trees to investigate the near-fatal shooting of police Captain Andrew Bogomil. With the help of Sgt. Taggart and Det. Rosewood, ...

#5
Raw Deal

Raw Deal

1986★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Action Jackson for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has be...

#6
Lethal Weapon 4

Lethal Weapon 4

1998★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Action Jackson for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crime lord trying to get his brother out of prison....

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