Movies Like Turk 182! (1985)

Turk 182! is a 1985 action, comedy, drama film from Bob Clark with a MovieMagicScore of 5.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Chappaquiddick and In the Heights.

Action Comedy Drama

Chappaquiddick

2018

Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

6.1

MagicScore

In the Heights

2021

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

7.1

MagicScore

Asura: The City of Madness

2016

A shady cop finds himself in over his head when he gets caught between Internal Affairs and the city’s corrupt mayor.

6.8

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The Park Is Mine

1986

A Vietnam vet takes forceful control of Central Park to remember those who served and died in the Vietnam War.

5.5

MagicScore

Weiner

2016

Documentary featuring a jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes look at the attempted comeback of Anthony Weiner in 2013 as he mounts a campaign for New York City mayor in the wake of his sexting scandal. Featuring unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign.

7.3

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Hangin' with the Homeboys

1991

Two African-Americans and two Puerto-Ricans (though one pretends to be Italian) go out on the town on a Friday night. They will be forced to get to know each other — and even worse, learn to like each other as friends.

5.7

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Cop Land

1997

Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.

6.8

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City Hall

1996

The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.

5.9

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Bad Lieutenant

1992

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.

7.0

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#10

Fourteen Hours

1951

A young man, morally destroyed by his parents not loving him and by the fear of being not capable to make his girlfriend happy, rises on the ledge of a building with the intention of committing suicide. A policeman makes every effort to argue him out of it.

7.2

MagicScore

#11

Beat Street

1984

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.

6.9

MagicScore

#12

The Lovers on the Bridge

1991

Set against Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, while it was closed for repairs, this film is a love story between two young vagrants: Alex, a would be circus performer addicted to alcohol and sedatives and Michele, a painter driven to a life on the streets because of a failed relationship and an affliction which is slowly turning her blind.

7.4

MagicScore

#13

Shall We Dance

1937

Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.

7.2

MagicScore

#14

Follow That Bird

1985

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

Herod's Law

1999

In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.

7.9

MagicScore

#16

Network

1976

When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.

7.8

MagicScore

#17

Election

1999

Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year’s high school student election. But Jim McAllister has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks football player Paul Metzler to run for president as well.

6.9

MagicScore

#18

Milk

2008

The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.

7.2

MagicScore

#19

The Mayor

2017

For the first time in Korean history, the mayor of Seoul attempts a third term in office, with his entire campaign team ready to soil their hands.

6.5

MagicScore

#20

Broken City

2013

In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.

5.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Turk 182!?

The top films similar to Turk 182! by MovieMagicScore are Chappaquiddick (6.1), In the Heights (7.1), Asura: The City of Madness (6.8). Each shares action/comedy/drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Turk 182! worth watching?

Turk 182! holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.8/10 from 64 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Turk 182!?

Turk 182! (1985) is a action, comedy, drama film directed by Bob Clark, starring Timothy Hutton, Robert Urich, Kim Cattrall.

Where can I find more recommendations like Turk 182!?

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About movies like Turk 182!

This ranked list pairs Turk 182! (1985), a action and comedy and drama film from Bob Clark, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Timothy Hutton take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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