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The Naked Gun

2025 | 85 min | Comedy, Crime, Action

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.

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 American Gangster, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. Following in his father's footsteps, he must solve a murder case to prevent Police Squad from closure.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Comedy. Also nominated for 2 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 3 other awards.
Box office & staying powerSolid
$102 million worldwide on a $42 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Akiva Schaffer

Liam NeesonFrank Drebin Jr.
Pamela AndersonBeth Davenport
Paul Walter HauserEd Hocken Jr.
Danny HustonRichard Cane
CCH PounderChief Davis
Kevin DurandSig Gustafson
Liza KoshyDetective Barnes
Eddie YuDetective Park
Michael BeasleyDetective Taylor
Moses JonesNot Nordberg Jr.