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Dragnet

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1987 | 106 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $67 million worldwide on a $20 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tom Mankiewicz

  • Dan AykroydSgt. Joe Friday
  • Tom HanksPep Streebeck
  • Christopher PlummerReverend Jonathan Whirley
  • Harry MorganCaptain Gannon
  • Alexandra PaulConnie Swail
  • Jack O'HalloranEmil Muzz
  • Elizabeth AshleyJane Kirkpatrick
  • Dabney ColemanJerry Caesar
  • Kathleen FreemanEnid Borden
  • Bruce GrayMayor Peter Parvin