One of the funniest cop movies out there is 21 Jump Street, where Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum star as cops Schmidt and Jenko in the secret Jump Street unit. The two go undercover in a high school and must uncover a dangerous drug ring, while also navigating the perils of high school. If you enjoy movies that focus on cops or the intricacies of high school, check out these five movies like 21 Jump Street.
5. Pineapple Express (2008)
Our fifth selection is Pineapple Express, where stoner Dale Denton’s enjoyment of a rare strain of marijuana may prove fatal when he drops his roach after witnessing a murder. Dale and his dealer go on the run, with both a dangerous drug lord and crooked cop hot on their heels. Pineapple Express brings both cops and drugs to the big screen just like in 21 Jump Street.
–IMDb score: 6.9
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4. Rush Hour (1998)
If you enjoy the dysfunctional pairing of Schmidt and Jenko, then you might also like Detective Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter in Rush Hour. Played by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, respectively, the two cops must overcome their dislike for each other and join forces to save a Chinese girl from the criminals who took her.
–IMDb score: 7.0
3. American Pie (1999)
Jump back into the tumultuous world of high school just like Schmidt and Jenko in American Pie. Four friends, Jim, Oz, Finch, and Kevin, make a pact that they need to lose their virginity before graduation. As they get closer to prom night, the four each take different tactics that lead to hilarious results. Will they all be able to achieve their goals by prom night, or will they learn something much different instead?
–IMDb score: 7.0
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2. 22 Jump Street (2014)
If you enjoyed 21 Jump Street then you’re sure to enjoy the sequel 22 Jump Street. Schmidt and Jenko are back on the big screen, this time going undercover at a local college. But when they each find different social circles, they begin to question their partnership. Not only do these two cops have to crack a case, but figure out if they can still work together long-term.
–IMDb score: 7.0
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1. Superbad (2007)
Diving back into the throes of high school is our last movie, Superbad. Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) are best friends trying to navigate the last weeks of high school. When they receive an unexpected invitation to a party, they try to score enough alcohol to help with both their popularity and their romantic lives. When two inept cops start to invade their plans, will Seth and Evan be able to pull off their plan by the night of the party? Or will they learn something else instead?
–IMDb score: 7.6
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