Movies and TvShows featuring "good-cop-bad-cop" theme.
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. (2018)
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. is a gripping TV show that delves into the investigations surrounding the unsolved murders of renowned rappers Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G. The series follows the dedicated detectives who worked tirelessly to bring justice to the families of the victims, while also shining a light on the complex and often corrupt world of the music industry. With a focus on the friendship and eventual falling out between the two artists, the show explores the deep-rooted feud and the violent consequences that ensued. Set in the backdrop of Los Angeles and Las Vegas during the 1990s, the plot uncovers a web of conspiracy, corruption, and police cover-ups. It is a captivating and thought-provoking series that brings to light the unresolved mysteries and the lasting impact of these tragic events.
An ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as 'special', is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis. The wizard Vitruvius attempts to protect the 'Kragle', a superweapon, from the evil Lord Business. He fails to do so, but warns Lord Business of a prophecy where a person called the 'Special' will find the Piece of Resistance capable of stopping the Kragle. Emmet, an ordinary construction worker, comes across the Piece of Resistance and is thrown into an adventure to save the LEGO universe. Alongside a group of Master Builders, Emmet must use his newfound abilities to defeat Lord Business and his plans to freeze the world using the Kragle. Through teamwork and determination, Emmet and his friends rally against Lord Business and ultimately save the LEGO universe.
Paranoia Agent follows the story of a serial assailant nicknamed 'Lil' Slugger' who attacks random victims with a golden baseball bat. As the detectives investigate the case, they unravel a web of cryptic clues and discover the existence of a double life. The show explores themes of society, paranoia, and the split personalities of the characters involved.
As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. LAPD Sergeant Edmund "Ed" Exley is determined to live up to his father's reputation and volunteers to testify against corrupt officers. Plainclothes Officer Wendell "Bud" White hates Exley but is recruited by Captain Smith to torture criminals who threaten the city's crime boss. Sergeant Jack Vincennes moonlights as a technical advisor on a TV police drama series. As they investigate a robbery and multiple homicide, Exley and White discover evidence of corruption all around them.
A meteorite crashes near a small town, unleashing a gelatinous blob that devours everything in its path. The town's police officer, doctor, and a group of teenagers must find a way to stop the creature before it consumes the entire town.
In Police Python 357, a French police officer finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when he becomes involved with a mysterious woman. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of crime, deceit, and violence. With his life on the line, he must navigate the treacherous world he has found himself in.
Three high school friends who still solve mysteries as kids open a lemonade stand selling mystery-solving services. When a small-time mystery involving a stolen ring escalates to murder, they must solve their first real case and confront their limitations as amateur sleuths.
In the 1970s, a motorcycle cop in Arizona investigates a homicide case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of corruption and police brutality. Along the way, he encounters various suspects and confronts his own inner demons.
My New Partner is a comedy crime movie set in 1980s Paris. The plot revolves around a police duo who must battle corruption and organized crime. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, and the line between good and bad cops. It showcases the gritty street life of Paris and features elements like drug use, prostitution, and horse racing.
Three best friends, Sophie, Ashley, and Emily, are about to graduate from high school. As they navigate their final days of school, they find themselves tangled in a series of misadventures involving beer, marijuana, and a school party. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship and the importance of embracing their individuality.
In Detective Story, a dedicated detective's world is turned upside down when his personal life intersects with his professional life. As he investigates a series of crimes, he is forced to confront his own demons and make difficult choices. This gripping film-noir explores themes of love, betrayal, and the dark side of human nature.
In 'The Naked Face', a psychiatrist becomes entangled in a murder investigation when one of his patients is killed in a hit-and-run. As he delves deeper, he discovers a web of corruption and organized crime, with his own life in danger. With a surprising twist at the end, this Hitchcockian thriller keeps you guessing until the very end.
Between Midnight and Dawn follows two police officers who are working the graveyard shift and find themselves caught in a web of organized crime as they try to apprehend an escaped convict. Along the way, they must navigate police brutality, secret relationships, and the moral complexities of their job.
In 1990s East Germany, a photographer becomes a police informant and investigates the murder of a teenage girl. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of police brutality, corruption, and a serial killer on the loose.
In the DR, hardened cop Manolo tries to take down an infamous drug cartel; meanwhile, his daughter has fallen in love with Lorenzo, a construction worker who's unwittingly gotten embroiled in the drug cartel's dealings.
Two homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a beloved glamour model and everyone's a suspect, including her female co-workers, elderly boss and even his assistant who's also the girlfriend of one of the detectives.
Overwhelmed by debt and family problems, a dentist tries to rob a bank office, keeping the Dominican society in suspense for 14 hours.
A police officer and his partner face a dangerous drug syndicate involving higher-up officials in their agency.
In this latter day Cain and Abel story, a jealous brother strikes down his sibling just as a young burglar is about to enter the house. The jealous brother summons police, who then charge the intruder with murder.