Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s baddest of cop buddies have been busting crime syndicates and drug lords in Miami for 25 years and counting. The franchise has become known for its side-splitting laughs and thrilling action sequences that have made it a fan favourite since the first Bad Boys hit screens in 1995.
If you are looking for how (and where) to watch all the Bad Boys movies in order, use this JustWatch guide to discover where you can stream them using services like Netflix, Prime Video and more!
Get to know the Bad Boys franchise
The Bad Boys franchise is made up of four films and a spin-off series. Check out the entire franchise in order:
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Bad Boys (1995)
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Bad Boys II (2003)
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LA’s Finest (2019) spin-off series not featuring Will Smith or Martin Lawrence
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Bad Boys for Life (2020)
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
The first Bad Boys movie directed by Michael Bay was released in 1995 and immediately became a hit with audiences wowed by the high-octane action sequences and hilarious back-and-forth between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The two play detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett throughout the franchise, and although they are law-enforcement partners and best friends, they couldn’t be more different as people: Mike is a charming playboy while Marcus is a risk-averse family man — a contrast that lands all the better when the two have to temporarily switch roles for a case.
The second instalment, Bad Boys II (2003), saw Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to take on a new drug cartel run by the Klan. This time, they are joined by Gabrielle Union, who plays DEA Special Agent and Marcus’ sister, Sydney.
The Bad Boys franchise took a 16-year hiatus, before being revived with 2019’s spin-off series LA’s Finest. The series lasted two seasons spanning a total of 26 episodes and follows Sydney as she starts a new position partnered with Jessica Alba’s Detective Nancy McKenna in the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division.
In 2020, a new Bad Boys film was finally released bringing back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as the now ageing but functional detectives. The film, Bad Boys for Life, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, follows the duo as they go up against a vengeful foe from Mike’s past who has resurfaced intent on ruining his life.
In 2024 directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah released a fourth instalment, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which sees Mike and Marcus get to the bottom of an insidious slander campaign against the beloved late Captain Howard that ends up putting their entire careers and even lives at risk.
Where can I watch all the Bad Boys movies online?
Check out our list below to get all the information you need to watch all the Bad Boys movies online. The list shows all four Bad Boys movies in order and gives you the most up-to-date information on where you can currently stream them.
