10 Best Movies Like Keanu

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• Comedy, action, and satire blend seamlessly in films like Keanu for an audience-focused experience.
• Key & Peele’s influence extends beyond comedy to inspire fun action movies like Let’s Be Cops.
• From Game Night to The Interview, unexpected plot twists keep audiences engaged in comedy-adventure films.

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The 2016 film Keanu, starring Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key, is remembered as one of the best buddy comedies, and the best movies like it share similar qualities. Its unique blend of comedy, action, and satire has contributed greatly to its longevity, even if it isn’t remembered as a prestige film. However, Keanu and the projects that fall in a similar category aren’t meant to be Oscar bait or receive critical acclaim. Creators make these movies for the audience’s enjoyment, which is just as vital and noble a use of the art form.

Key and Peele are a hilarious duo and are well-known for their sketch show, Key & Peele, and their solo projects.

Key and Peele are a hilarious duo and are well-known for their sketch show, Key & Peele, and their solo projects. Peele has developed into a prolific filmmaker and is an actor who makes an even better director. He has made some of the most innovative horror movies of the past decade. However, his roots in comedy come through in all his projects, as understanding comedic timing is vital for all movies, no matter the genre. His and Key’s work across film and television has inspired many other writers and creators to make fun action movies of their own.

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10 Let’s Be Cops (2014)

Directed by Luke Greenfield

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Audiences might recognize the protagonists of Let’s Be Cops, Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., from their time costarring together on the sitcom New Girl.

Audiences might recognize the protagonists of Let’s Be Cops, Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., from their time costarring together on the sitcom New Girl. In Let’s Be Cops, they play vastly different characters. They’re two best friends from college who pretend to be police officers after they realize how much admiration they receive from others while wearing a police costume. They’re driven to do this because of their disappointment with their own careers and dead-end jobs that nobody respects.

In almost no time, things get out of hand, and the pair are forced to engage in real police work as they uncover corruption in the force and an organized crime syndicate. Even as the stakes are raised throughout the story, Let’s Be Cops remains comedic and unconcerned with the outlandish nature of its premise. Keanu falls into the same category, forcing its characters to pretend to be someone they’re not until they find they have unexpected bravery inside them.

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Let’s Be Cops is a buddy “cop” movie where two friends dress as police officers for a costume party. After enjoying the praise they received at a college reunion, Justin Miller and Ryan O’Malley decide to continue pretending to be cops and take on a local gang. Let’s Be Cops stars Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans, Jr.

Director Luke Greenfield Release Date August 13, 2014 Cast Joshua Ormond , Damon Wayans Jr. , Jake Johnson Runtime 104minutes

9 Get Hard (2015)

Directed by Etan Cohen

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What starts as a fairly straightforward story about an out-of-touch millionaire preparing to go to prison soon spirals into something akin to a heist movie. Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart lean into the outlandish nature of their roles and the movie’s concept, as well as their height difference. Though the film spends plenty of time highlighting the stark opposites of their characters, the two men grow to like and respect each other by the end of the film. However, that’s not before they go to extreme lengths to prove their innocence and abilities.

One of the biggest issues with Get Hard is how its attempts to satirically take on racial prejudices and injustice often end up merely being offensive and lacking a punchline. Unfortunately, many movies within the genre that attempt to push boundaries and open the door to a conversation about sensitive topics end up being offensive and tactless. However, for fans of Ferrell and Hart, it’s worth a watch, and the chemistry of the leads is comparable to Key and Peele.

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In this Etan Cohen-directed comedy, Will Ferrell stars as James King, a millionaire who is sentenced to jail in San Quinten for fraud. But before he starts his sentence, he hires Darnell Lewis to help him prepare for the harsh life of prison. The film was released in 2015 and received mostly negative reviews.

Director Etan Cohen Release Date March 26, 2015 Cast Alison Brie , Will Ferrell , Kevin Hart , Mariana Paola Vicente , Paul Ben-Victor , T.I. Runtime 107minutes

8 The Do-Over (2016)

Directed by Steven Brill

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Many of Adam Sandler’s comedic roles are in some of the worst movies of all time, and though The Do-Over didn’t win any awards, it was plenty of fun.

Many of Adam Sandler’s comedic roles are in some of the worst movies of all time, and though The Do-Over didn’t win any awards, it was plenty of fun. Also starring David Spade as Charlie, the victim of one of Max’s (Sandler) harebrained schemes, the SNL veterans push themselves out of their comfort zones with their hilarious characters. Meeting at their high school reunion many years later, Charlie confides in Max about being disappointed in how his life has turned out, and Max soon takes things too far.

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After faking their deaths, the two start over and embark on a treasure hunt for money to bankroll their new lives. They track down the money and families of the people whose bodies they used to fake their deaths and find that the identities they’ve assumed are anything but ordinary. Though The Do-Over takes the concept to the next level, in Keanu, the central characters also find themselves donning new identities and having to adapt to survive.

7 Game Night (2018)

Directed by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein

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Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams are delightfully likable protagonists in Game Night, making it easy to root for the pair as they stumble through a secret mission gone wrong. It’s not uncommon for the leads of such movies to be unrelatable and difficult to connect to, but Game Night doesn’t have this problem. While the well-known concept of hosting a game night might seem like a boring and suburban activity, it’s flipped on its head and turned into a violent thrill ride that puts its character’s lives on the line.

However, Game Night never loses its sense of humor or forgets that its premise is a silly one. As one of Rachel McAdams’s best movies, Game Night showcases her talent for comedy, as well as Bateman’s. For fans of Arrested Development, it’s enjoyable to see Bateman back in a role that lets him be funny. One of the best parts of Game Night, and a similarity to Keanu, is that its plot twists are surprisingly unpredictable. The movie constantly keeps the audience guessing, ensuring their attention is piqued until the end.

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Written by Mark Perez and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Starring Jason Bateman, Billy Magnussen, Rachel McAdams, and Sharon Horgan, the 2018 Comedy sees a routine game night turn into a mystery when one of the regular members is kidnapped.

Director Jonathan Goldstein , John Francis Daley , Billy Magnussen Release Date February 23, 2018 Cast Sharon Horgan , Rachel McAdams , Danny Huston , Kyle Chandler , Chelsea Pereti , Jason Bateman , Lamorne Morris , Jesse Plemons , Kylie Bunbury , Michael C. Hall Runtime 93minutes

6 The Interview (2014)

Directed by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg

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The best part of the movie is inarguably the chemistry between James Franco and Seth Rogen, a comedic pair who have been working together for years.

The Interview faced a lot of backlash both before and during its premiere. However, for a movie that caused so much controversy, it isn’t as well-remembered as some audiences might think. The best part of the movie is inarguably the chemistry between James Franco and Seth Rogen, a comedic pair who have been working together for years. Similarly to Key and Peele, Franco and Rogen play off each other well and have the same sense of humor, which is on full display in The Interview.

It’s understandable why audiences were hesitant to see that film and why it drummed up so much discussion. A satire about assassinating a world leader is a touchy subject, to say the least, and The Interview is certainly one of the most audacious movies within its genre. As time has gone on, and the conversation surrounding The Interview has cooled off, it’s been recognized as a story that’s reasonably predictable and easy to watch if viewers are looking for a classic comedy-action adventure.

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After Dave Skylark (James Franco) and Aaron Rapaport (Seth Rogen) land an interview with Kim Jong-un for their TV show Skylark Tonight, they are ordered by the CIA to assissinate the North Korean dictator. Sony delayed the release of The Interview by a few months after North Korea threatened the United States. North Korean terrorist groups also threatened to storm theaters showing the film, which led to the movie predominantly being released on digital.

Director Seth Rogen , Evan Goldberg Release Date December 25, 2014 Cast Seth Rogen , James Franco Runtime 112 Minutes

5 Ride Along (2014)

Directed by Tim Story

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Hart can be seen all over the buddy comedy genre, as he’s a versatile actor who can mold himself to be a foil of whoever he’s playing against. In Ride Along, his unwitting character, Ben, is taken for a ride that’s a little more than he can handle by James (Ice Cube). James has every intention of scaring Ben, who’s just started training as a police officer and just so happens to be dating James’ sister. However, neither man was expecting their innocent adventure to turn into a heart-pounding thrill ride.

Taking place primarily in the course of one day, Ride Along packs in plenty of adrenaline-filled moments and well-choreographed action scenes for a movie that’s also a comedy. Hart and Ice Cube have surprisingly good chemistry. Hart’s high energy is balanced by Ice Cube’s calm demeanor. This tonal balance is struck throughout the movie and is part of the reason that the comedy works in even the most intense scenes. Like Keanu, Ride Along doesn’t take itself too seriously, but that didn’t stop the filmmakers from including emotional moments.

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Security guard Ben Barber talks his girlfriend’s police officer brother, James Payton, to take him for a ride-along, hoping to prove to James that he’s good enough to marry his sister. However, Ben gets more than he bargained for when he gets tangled up in James’ chase for an arms dealer.

Director Tim Story Release Date January 17, 2014 Cast Ice Cube , Kevin Hart , John Leguizamo , Bruce McGill , Tika Sumpter , Laurence Fishburne , Bryan Callen Runtime 100 minutes

4 The Heat (2013)

Directed by Paul Feig

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Even though The Heat didn’t reach the heights of McCarthy’s earlier collaboration, Bridesmaids, it was still heralded as a strong follow-up, continuing Feig’s record of celebrating female friendships on screen.

Any comedy movie starring Melissa McCarthy is bound to be a hit, considering her talent and magnetism that shines through the screen in every project. Even though The Heat didn’t reach the heights of McCarthy’s earlier collaboration, Bridesmaids, it was still heralded as a strong follow-up, continuing Feig’s record of celebrating female friendships on screen. Too often, women are pitted against each other and forced to compete in cinematic stories, leaving no room for genuine love and companionship. Though McCarthy and her costar, Sandra Bullock, start at odds, they quickly develop a realistic and believable respect for one another.

Like Keanu, The Heat revolves around crime, but this time, it’s from the perspective of an FBI agent and a police detective. Bullock plays the FBI agent who consults on a case with the Boston Police Department, where McCarthy’s character is a detective. Their styles of investigation and outlooks on life couldn’t be more different, but after they grow to recognize the others’ value, it turns out they make a pretty good team. Though The Heat doesn’t break new ground, it’s fun and witty, encouraging audiences to develop female friendships.

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Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy star in Paul Feig’s buddy cop comedy The Heat as uptight FBI agent  Sarah Ashburn and volatile Boston police officer Shannon Mullins, who form an unlikely duo to take down a drug lord.

Director Paul Feig Release Date June 28, 2013 Cast Sandra Bullock , Melissa McCarthy , Marlon Wayans Runtime 123minutes

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3 Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016)

Directed by Greg Mottola

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Keeping Up With The Joneses features one of Jon Hamm’s best roles besides Don Draper, demonstrating how comedic skill often translates directly to dramatic talent. While Peele went in the opposite direction from Hamm and pivoted to more serious content after beginning in comedy, there are similarities between the two. Keeping Up With The Joneses is much like Keanu in that it takes two mild-mannered individuals with normal lives and catapults them into life-threatening situations. Comedy-adventure movies often use this juxtaposition, and it’s elevated by the dueling couples in the film.

Hamm and Gal Gadot play two spies who move in next door to Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher, a regular married couple. They quickly grow suspicious of their mysterious new neighbors and start spying on them, entangling them in a web of secrets, lies, and espionage. Though Galifianakis and Fisher bemoan their terrifying new existences, they also revel in the excitement and realize that there are pros and cons in every type of marriage.

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A suburban couple becomes embroiled in an international espionage plot when they discover that their seemingly perfect new neighbors are government spies.

Director Greg Mottola Release Date October 21, 2016 Cast Jona Xiao , Jon Hamm , Matt Walsh , Kevin Dunn , Isla Fisher , Gal Gadot , Maribeth Monroe , Zach Galifianakis , Patton Oswalt

2 21 Jump Street (2012)

Directed by Phil Lord & Chris Miller

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The movie is based on the original show from 1987, but the film and resulting sequel have blossomed into a beloved franchise that embodies the best of comedy in the 2010s.

In 2012, it was surprising to see Channing Tatum paired up with Jonah Hill, as the actors are typecast in vastly different roles. However, both performers rise above the stereotypical archetypes and create fun characters that the audience wants to spend time with. The movie is based on the original show from 1987, but the film and resulting sequel have blossomed into a beloved franchise that embodies the best of comedy in the 2010s. Featuring cameos from many amazing actors, 21 Jump Street quickly proves the relevancy of its premise.

This premise is simple: Tatum and Hill are police officers who go undercover at a high school, pretending to be students. It’s a clever way for a story to return to high school and its struggles without its central characters going through adolescence. Though they’re immature, Hill and Tatum can look at the dramas and anxieties of high school with clear eyes. However, this connection to childhood is something carried across all movies like Keanu and 21 Jump Street. The characters require a sense of wonder and a penchant for poor decisions if the story’s going to work.

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An adaptation of the TV series of the same name, 21 Jump Street stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill as two police officers (and best friends) who are sent into a high school undercover in order to bust a drug ring. Learning that high school has changed considerably since they were teenagers, the pair are forced to adapt in order to maintain their cover, threatening their friendship in the process.

Director Phil Lord , Christopher Miller Release Date March 14, 2012 Cast Jonah Hill , Channing Tatum , Brie Larson , Dave Franco , Rob Riggle , DeRay Davis Runtime 109 minutes Franchise(s) 21 Jump Street Sequel(s) 22 Jump Street

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1 Sisters (2015)

Directed by Jason Moore

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are a prolific comedy duo, and their talent and chemistry make a case for why there should be more female comedian duos. Both actresses are well-known for their sitcoms, with Fey heading up 30 Rock and Poehler leading Parks and Recreation. Sisters came out just as Parks and Recreation was ending, allowing Poehler to make a smoother transition into the cinematic world with her partner on multiple projects. Their earlier collaboration, Baby Mama, which premiered in 2008, indicated that the pair were ready to put themselves in ridiculous situations for a laugh.

In Sisters, the duo play siblings who are reunited when their parents sell their childhood home, and they have only a few days to clear it out and say goodbye. Of course, things spiral off track as the women attempt to relive their teenage years spent in the house and reconnect with each other. Sisters is refreshing because often, only men are allowed to regress and behave immaturely on screen, with women forced into the responsible role. Like Keanu, Sisters sees the character’s best-laid plans go awry and allows the actors to have plenty of fun with the script.

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Sisters is a 2015 comedy that reunites Saturday Night Live stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The comedic duo plays sisters Maura and Kate Ellis, who set out to have one final party in their childhood home before it’s sold. Directed by Jason Moore, Sisters stars several other comedy stars, including Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, and Rachel Dratch. 

Director Jason Moore Release Date December 18, 2015 Cast Amy Poehler , James Brolin , Tina Fey , Madison Davenport , Kate McKinnon , Maya Rudolph , Dianne Wiest , John Leguizamo , John Cena Runtime 118minutes Budget $33 million

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