Movies Similar to Goons, Guns and the Gumshoe

Mabidi Wa Strata(2024)

A charming yet mischievous man who navigates his community by scamming people and borrowing money. Despite his deceitful ways, Mabidi tries to maintain a semblance of normalcy at home, where he faces his no-nonsense wife, Maria.

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Holmes & Watson(2018)

Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer as they only have four days before the queen becomes the next victim.

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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade(1999)

A member of an elite paramilitary counter-terrorism unit becomes traumatized after witnessing the suicide bombing of a young girl and is forced to undergo retraining. However, unbeknownst to him, he becomes a key player in a dispute between rival police divisions, as he finds himself increasingly involved with the sister of the girl he saw die.

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Beverly Hills Cop(1984)

Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case like only he can.

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Beverly Hills Cop II(1987)

Axel Foley returns to the land of sunshine and palm trees to investigate the near-fatal shooting of police Captain Andrew Bogomil. With the help of Sgt. Taggart and Det. Rosewood, they soon uncover that the shooting is associated with a series of "alphabet" robberies masterminded by a heartless weapons kingpin—and the chase is on.

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Tschugger - Der Lätscht Fall(2024)

The two cult cops from Valais have to deal with a simple sprayer case while the rest of the department has to solve the discovery of a charred body. At the same time, the Valais, nay, the whole world, is threatened with disaster and even the Pentagon, the US Department of Defense, is involved.

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Exit to Eden(1994)

Photographer Elliot Slater has inadvertently snapped the only existing photos of elusive jewel thief Omar. When Elliot leaves for a private vacation on an S&M island, he is followed by Omar, Omar's partner, Nina, and undercover police officers Fred and Sheila. Unaware of the number of people chasing him, Elliot enjoys his stay at the resort, and finds himself falling in love with head dominatrix Lisa.

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F(2024)

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

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The Inspector(1965)

The screen's most comically inept detective wreaks havoc on the boulevards of Paris as he, with the help of his sidekick Deux Deux, wages a single-minded (and narrow-sighted) battle for justice. Initially presented as theatrical attractions, the cartoons gained a much greater audience when they were broadcast as part of the Pink Panther animated television series.

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A Likely Story(2024)

Noah Novak is a young detective who thinks he has stumbled into his first big case when a tragedy befalls his school. After visiting with Ian, the former boyfriend of popular girl Skylar, Noah thinks he has a lead. Noah then goes on a quest to try and find the truth behind what happens, even if he is going to be proven wrong. With the help of his sister Daphne they interrogate the suspects, look for the clues and see what the story actually is behind this tragedy.

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Case 1: Hokkaido Cones(2025)

Since the popularization of the waffle cone by Syrian immigrant food vendor Ernest Hamwi, ice cream has long been associated with criminal activity. The leading data-driven crime cyborgs at Precinct 88 are on a mission to put an end to this decades-long trend.

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Leave No Trace(2025)

A routine school newspaper interview spirals out of control when one reporter accuses a beloved teacher of being an environmental fraud.

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Unreliable Witness(2025)

An exhausted detective interrogates three suspects after an altercation gone awry. As these mischievous suspects delve into their stories, will Detective Finch squeeze the truth out of them?

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POSH (Please only send help)(2025)

It’s a mockumentary-style short film set in a typical office environment. The story revolves around a male employee who suddenly receives a complaint under the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) at the workplace. The narrative uses a mix of Tamil and English, and leans heavily on sarcasm and comedic beats—breaking the fourth wall, the protagonist talks directly to us, the “camera”, offering his reactions and thoughts in a funny, self-aware manner.

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The Murderer(2023)

After a series of deaths in a small provincial town, a determined detective attempts to uncover the killer — and British expat Earl is the prime suspect.

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Bad Cop, no Donut(2021)

After a number of donut related robberies occur, Dorman and his co-worker, Dean, are tasked with discovering this donut bandit. However, the culprit seems to be under their noses.

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Someone Dies!(2024)

When his daughter is threatened by potential kidnappers, a deadbeat detective sets out to investigate a cryptic note that sends him spiraling down a rabbit hole of time and consequence.

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Medium Rare Cold Case(2025)

A rookie detective and a drug-addicted archivist investigating unsolved murders from the past. An AI-animated cocaine rat assists them in unraveling these bizarre cold cases within a modern LAPD precinct setting.

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Murder, But Epic!(2024)

An acting teacher is killed under mysterious circumstances, it's up to Detective Hamilton Burger to solve the case.

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Pure Sweetness(2016)

A muffin thief troubles Mr. Baker, so he seeks help from a sleek detective. They agree to catch the thief at night in the bakery in Baker Street.

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