Asian Films Like The Nice Guys

Loved The Nice Guys? These Asian films and dramas share the same DNA — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of story.

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The Nice Guys poster
you watch
24%
Cafe Minamdang poster
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Cafe Minamdang

24% match
18 eps KBS Crime Comedy Mystery Fake Psychic Detective Duo

A former profiler turned fake shaman runs a cafe that secretly solves crimes, pursued by a tenacious detective.

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Both are built around a friendship that becomes the emotional anchor of everything else. The pacing is kinetically paced — constantly in motion.

The Nice Guys poster
you watch
21%
Midnight Runners poster
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Midnight Runners

21% match
Action Comedy Crime Buddy Comedy Underqualified Heroes

Two police academy cadets who are the weakest performers in their class witness a kidnapping on their day off and, unable to reach the actual police, decide to investigate themselv…

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Like The Nice Guys, it leans hard into buddy comedy. At its core, it's about a friendship that becomes the emotional anchor of everything else. The pacing is kinetically paced — constantly in motion.

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The Nice Guys poster
you watch
19%
Vincenzo poster
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Vincenzo

19% match
20 eps tvN Crime Comedy Drama Anti Hero Ensemble Cast

A Korean-Italian mafia consigliere returns to Seoul to recover gold hidden beneath a building, teaming up with eccentric tenants.

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Same darkly comedic and stylish energy throughout.

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The Nice Guys poster
you watch
18%
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Action Comedy Crime Mismatched Partners Fish Out Of Water

A North Korean detective crosses into South Korea to pursue a dangerous criminal — and is partnered with a South Korean cop whose first priority is his career and whose second is n…

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Like The Nice Guys, it leans hard into mismatched partners. The pacing is kinetically paced — constantly in motion.

The Nice Guys poster
you watch
18%
Bungo Stray Dogs poster
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Bungo Stray Dogs

18% match
36 eps Bones / Tokyo MX Action Mystery Supernatural Supernatural Detective Found Family

Atsushi Nakajima, an orphan kicked out of his orphanage for being useless, accidentally saves Osamu Dazai — a suicidal detective from the Armed Detective Agency, an organization of…

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Same stylish and action packed energy throughout.

The Nice Guys poster
you watch
18%
Bungo Stray Dogs poster
you'll love

Bungo Stray Dogs

18% match
36 eps Bones / Tokyo MX Action Mystery Supernatural Supernatural Detective Found Family

Atsushi Nakajima, an orphan kicked out of his orphanage for being useless, accidentally saves Osamu Dazai — a suicidal detective from the Armed Detective Agency, an organization of…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
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Same stylish and action packed energy throughout.

The Nice Guys poster
you watch
17%
Extreme Job poster
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Extreme Job

17% match
Lee Byeong-heon Comedy Action Crime Undercover Operation Comedy Of Errors

A narcotics team sets up a fried chicken joint as cover for a stakeout — but the restaurant accidentally becomes a hit, complicating their mission.

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Both are built around a friendship that becomes the emotional anchor of everything else. The pacing is kinetically paced — constantly in motion.

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The Nice Guys poster
you watch
15%
Flex x Cop poster
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Flex x Cop

15% match
16 eps JTBC Action Comedy Crime Odd Couple Buddy Cop

A chaebol heir who joins the police for fun partners with a by-the-book female detective solving serious crimes.

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Both navigate the same emotional territory: unlikely partnership. The pacing is kinetically paced — constantly in motion.

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The Nice Guys poster
you watch
15%
Cashero poster
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Cashero

15% match
12 eps ENA Comedy Action Crime Unlikely Hero Special Ability

Bankrupt and three years behind on everything, Chul-su discovers he has accidentally acquired a superpower: physical contact with money reveals its hidden history — fraud, launderi…

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Gritty
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Both are built around a friendship that becomes the emotional anchor of everything else. The pacing is kinetically paced — constantly in motion.

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The Nice Guys poster
you watch
15%
The Thieves poster
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The Thieves

15% match
Choi Dong-hoon Action Crime Comedy Heist Ensemble Team

A team of Korean and Hong Kong thieves join forces to steal a priceless diamond from a Macau casino, but loyalties shift as secrets emerge.

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Same stylish and action packed energy throughout.

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Asian Films Like The Nice Guys: FAQ

What K-drama should I watch if I like The Nice Guys?

If you love The Nice Guys, start with Cafe Minamdang or Midnight Runners — both share the same Comedy and Action DNA. DramaMatch found 10 Asian drama matches total.

Is there a Korean version of The Nice Guys?

The closest Korean equivalent to The Nice Guys is Cafe Minamdang (2022), which scores a 24% match on DramaMatch. Both are built around a friendship that becomes the emotional anchor of everything else. The pacing is kinetically paced — constantly in motion.

Where can I watch Asian dramas like The Nice Guys?

Asian dramas similar to The Nice Guys are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu. DramaMatch shows the exact streaming platform for each recommendation so you can start watching immediately.

Why do The Nice Guys fans like K-dramas?

The Nice Guys fans tend to love K-dramas because Korean drama storytelling delivers the same emotional intensity, strong character arcs, and genre-blending — especially Comedy and Action. K-dramas often tell tighter, season-long stories without filler episodes.

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