If you enjoyed the comedic antics and detective flair of Holmes & Watson, you’re in for a treat. This genre of comedy-mystery blends humor with the intrigue of solving crimes, creating an entertaining experience. Here are 18 movies that capture the essence of Holmes & Watson.

1. Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, reimagines the classic detective with a modern twist. The film combines action, mystery, and humor as Holmes and Watson unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of England.

2. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

This sequel to Sherlock Holmes continues the thrilling adventures of the detective duo. With Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprising their roles, the movie delves into a deadly game orchestrated by the brilliant Professor Moriarty.

3. The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, is a buddy-cop comedy set in the 1970s. Private eye Holland March and enforcer Jackson Healy team up to solve the case of a missing girl, leading to hilarious and dangerous situations.

4. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

In Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer play an unlikely pair who get entangled in a murder mystery. The film is a dark comedy that combines witty dialogue and a convoluted plot, making it a cult favorite.

5. Get Smart

Get Smart, starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway, is a comedic spy film that follows bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart. With a mix of slapstick humor and espionage, the movie delivers laughs and action in equal measure.

6. The Other Guys

Featuring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, The Other Guys is a buddy cop comedy about two mismatched detectives. Their mundane lives take a turn when they uncover a massive financial conspiracy.

7. 21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as two undercover cops returning to high school to bust a drug ring. The film is a hilarious take on the classic TV series, blending action and comedy seamlessly.

8. 22 Jump Street

In this sequel, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum reprise their roles and go undercover at a college. 22 Jump Street continues the comedic and action-packed adventures of the duo, with even more outrageous situations.

9. Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz, starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, is a British action-comedy about a top London cop transferred to a sleepy village. The seemingly idyllic town hides dark secrets, leading to a series of bizarre and hilarious events.

10. The Heat

In The Heat, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy play an uptight FBI agent and a foul-mouthed Boston cop. Their clashing personalities create comedic gold as they team up to take down a drug lord.

11. Spy

Spy stars Melissa McCarthy as a desk-bound CIA analyst who becomes an unlikely field agent. The film is a hilarious and action-packed take on the spy genre, featuring a stellar supporting cast including Jason Statham and Rose Byrne.

12. Johnny English

Johnny English, starring Rowan Atkinson, is a parody of the spy genre. The bumbling secret agent must stop a plot to steal the Crown Jewels, leading to a series of comedic mishaps.

13. Johnny English Reborn

In this sequel, Rowan Atkinson returns as the hapless spy in Johnny English Reborn. The film follows his attempts to thwart a group of international assassins, with plenty of laughs along the way.

14. Pink Panther

Pink Panther, starring Steve Martin, is a reboot of the classic comedy-mystery series. Martin plays the clumsy Inspector Clouseau, who must solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and find the missing Pink Panther diamond.

15. Pink Panther 2

In Pink Panther 2, Steve Martin returns as Inspector Clouseau. This time, he is on the trail of a thief known as The Tornado, who has stolen several priceless artifacts.

16. The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E., starring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer, is a stylish spy comedy set during the Cold War. Two agents from opposing sides must work together to thwart a nuclear threat.

17. Tower Heist

Tower Heist features Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy in a comedy about a group of employees plotting to rob a wealthy businessman’s penthouse. The film combines humor with a heist plot, making for an entertaining watch.

18. Murder Mystery

Murder Mystery, starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, follows a married couple who get caught up in a murder investigation while on vacation. The movie is a light-hearted take on the whodunit genre, filled with laughs and twists.