Fans who saw and enjoyed Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F on Netflix are now on the hunt for movies similar to it in terms of story, characters, and genre. This new film sees Eddie Murphy reprise his role as police lieutenant Axel Foley. In the movie, he teams up with his daughter Jane, her ex-boyfriend and his new work partner Bobby, and Axel’s old friends Billy Rosewood and John Taggart to uncover a conspiracy threatening Jane’s life.
Here is a curation of some movies you may enjoy if you have seen Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F.
List of movies like Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F
The following movies are similar in genre to Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F, which is an action comedy.
Beverly Hills Cop I, II & III
Whether you have seen Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F or not, the first three Beverly Hills Cop movies are highly recommended. This is not only because they are prequels to Beverly Hills Cop 4 and from the same action comedy genre, but also because they introduce audiences to Axel Foley and showcase more of his character, mannerisms, and quirks.
Another 48 Hrs.
If you enjoyed Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F, you will likely enjoy Another 48 Hrs. This not only stars Eddie Murphy, Axel Foley’s actor, in a leading role, but also shows him on the opposite side of the law. Like Axel, the plot follows a police officer investigating a criminal conspiracy. However, unlike Axel, the conspiracy ties directly back to the protagonist, who has been framed for a crime he did not commit.
Bad Boys movies
Those who liked the style and storytelling of Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F will no doubt enjoy Bad Boys. This is an action comedy with a funny story that sees Will Smith‘s Mike Lowrey and Martin Lawrence’s Marcus Burnett team up to find and bring back drugs stealthily stolen from a police vault by pretending to be each other. You can also check out its sequels Bad Boys II, Bad Boys For Life, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Rush Hour
Rush Hour is an iconic action comedy movie. This one you should watch if you liked Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F. Starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, the story follows a Hong Kong inspector Lee, who arrives in Los Angeles to investigate a kidnapping only for the FBI to assign LAPD detective James Carter to distract him from the investigation. However, the duo ended up forming a partnership.
21 & 22 Jump Street
Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, 21 and 22 Jump Street are two great recommendations for those who enjoyed Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F. Both are action comedies involving police officers investigating conspiracies tied to educational institutions. In these films, the conspiracies revolve around drugs. The main stories follow officers Schmidt and Jenko, who go undercover as students of educational institutions to root out the drug problems plaguing the students.
Honorable mention: A television show you should check out if you liked Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F. is The Rookie. It is an action crime comedy-drama starring Nathan Fillion as a rookie police officer who tries to prove himself to the authorities, who view him through a doubtful lens due to his older age.
