Looking for a film that both adrenaline-pumping and hilarious to watch tonight, but can’t seem to land on one? Rather than spend more time scrolling endlessly through channels and streaming services, check out this list of the top 10 best action-comedy movies to watch right now.
Keep an eye on this list as it is updated with the latest and greatest action-comedy movies so you can be sure you’re in the loop. From Mafia Mamma to I Spy, this list will help fans of action movies with a bit of wit stay up to date on the most popular films available.
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TOP 10 ACTION-COMEDY MOVIES TO WATCH
Let’s get started. Here are the trending action-comedy movies that TV-watchers are enjoying right now, with all the information you need to check them out for yourself.
1. ‘Mafia Mamma’
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In the unexpected 2023 comedy Mafia Mamma, an unassuming suburban mother unexpectedly steps into her late grandfather’s mafia operations in Italy. As she tries to juggle her quiet domestic life with the dangerous world of organized crime, hilarity unfolds, defying every prediction.
Guided by the unwaveringly loyal consigliere, she gets embroiled in a fatal mob war. Will she prevail or will she succumb to the dangers of her new-found occupation? It’s a compelling, endlessly surprising twist on the typical mafia tale.
2. ‘The Rundown’
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2011’s ‘The Rundown‘ hits the ground running. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is Beck, a tight-lipped bounty hunter who reluctantly carries a weapon. Dispatched to locate his employer Walker’s (William Lucking) arrogant son, Travis (Seann William Scott) in the labyrinthine Amazon rainforest, Beck stumbles onto a local populace oppressed by a cruel treasure hunter (Christopher Walken). Beck and Travis must set aside differences and dodge romantic distractions from a beguiling rebel (Rosario Dawson) to survive. ‘The Rundown‘ promises a thrilling journey packed with brawls, banter and unexpected bonds.
3. ‘ Knight and Day’
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A chance meeting on a flight catapults everywoman June Havens into a globe-trotting world of danger, espionage and unlikely romance in Knight and Day (2010). Unbeknownst to June, her charismatic stranger of a seatmate is Roy Miller (Tom Cruise), a covert operative entangled in a high-stakes game he seemingly can’t escape from. As his unexpected accomplice, June embarks on a wild adventure that takes them from Boston to Austria to Spain. Together, they navigate deadly scenarios, engage in heart-pounding chases and learn that in a world where nothing is what it seems, trust in each other is their greatest asset.
4. ‘ Nobody’
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In the 2021 action thriller Nobody, Bob Odenkirk takes on the role of quietly simmering suburbanite Hutch Mansell. Failures from a home invasion ignite a long dormant rage within Hutch, catapulting him from everyday dad to lethal protector. In a frenzied swirl of fist fights, gunfire and high-speed chases, Hutch is thrust into a battle to rescue his family from a formidable adversary. Inspiring a reassessment of everyone’s underestimation of him, Nobody delivers an adrenaline-fueled ride that takes the term ‘unexpected hero’ to whole new heights.
5. ‘ Men in Black: International’
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In Men in Black: International (2019), the cherished covert agency has gone global — as have the interstellar threats they’re tasked with policing. Enter decorated Agent H and ambitious novice Agent M, an improbable duo tasked with the protection of Earth from extraterrestial threats. As shape-shifting aliens with insidious intentions land on the planet, the pair embarks on a thrilling, worldwide endeavor to safeguard not just the Men in Black organization, but mankind itself. This gripping adventure, filled with extraterrestrial intrigues and breath-taking locales, proves that some secrets are too big for just one continent. Will this unlikely alliance be enough to keep the universe in order?
6. ‘ 22 Jump Street’
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In 21 Jump Street, police officers Jenko (Channing Tatum) and Schmidt (Jonah Hill) smoothly navigated their way through high school as part of an undercover assignment, but a new assignment to a local college investigation brings about unforeseen challenges. With Jenko finding a comrade on the football team and Schmidt burrowing into the eclectic arts major scene, their working relationship comes into question. As they struggle to crack the case, they also grapple with maturing and acting their age.
7. ‘ Galaxy Quest’
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Get ready to cross the fascinating line between reality and reel with Galaxy Quest (1999), a hilarious yet gripping sci-fi adventure. Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman as washed-up stars of a 1970s sci-fi show that they now barely sustain through re-runs and sci-fi conventions, the trio’s lives take an unexpected turn when they are mistaken as actual space heroes by alien life forms requiring their assistance to defeat a tyrant. Offering more than just laughs, Galaxy Quest will immerse you in the compelling adventure of these unwitting heroes, making it a must-watch for every sci-fi fan.
8. ‘ Central Intelligence’
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Central Intelligence follows Bob Stone, once an overweight teen, as he surprises everyone by showing up to his high school reunion as a formidable and muscular CIA agent. He reconnects with a former popular athlete, now an accountant, who can’t help but miss the thrill of his glory days. Stone needs Calvin’s numerical prowess to help thwart a catastrophic security breach threatening the U.S. spy satellite system. Together, they navigate a world fraught with shootouts, espionage and deceit, in an exhilarating race against time to prevent global chaos.
9. ‘ 21 Jump Street’
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Revisit your most awkward high school years in 21 Jump Street (2012), a hilarious action comedy featuring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as Schmidt and Jenko. These young-looking cops ditch their badges for backpacks when they go undercover as high school students, tasked to bust a risky drug ring. However, they soon find out that high school isn’t as they remember. The pair not only have to deal with the perplexities of contemporary teen life but must also face the fears and anxieties they thought they had left behind. This unpredictable ride, filled with jest and suspense, will leave you in stitches and on the edge of your seat.
10. ‘ I Spy’
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I Spy (2002) is a fast-paced action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson as an unlikely duo forced to team up on a high-stakes espionage mission. Murphy plays Kelly Robinson, a brash boxing champion, while Wilson portrays Alex Scott, a strait-laced government agent. Together, they must recover a stolen stealth aircraft and outwit international arms dealers. Packed with witty banter, thrilling action sequences, and hilarious misadventures, this film delivers an entertaining blend of laughs and excitement.
And there you have it: the top 10 action-comedy movies to stream at home. Stay tuned for updates to come so you can keep up with the best content available right now.
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