The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

PG-13

1988

1h 25m

Comedy

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Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen), a rather clueless police detective, tries to foil a plot to turn innocent people into assassins through mind control. After his partner, Norberg (O.J. Simpson), is shot, Frank sets out to find the culprit, leading him to business tycoon Vincent Ludwig (Ricardo Montalban). However, Frank has no evidence until he meets Jane Spencer (Priscilla Presley), Ludwig's assistant. She knows nothing about Ludwig's devious plans, but falls for Frank and agrees to help him.

Critics Consensus

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is loaded chock full of gags that are goofy, unapologetically crass, and ultimately hilarious.

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

Jul 24

Random spoofers, easily distracted, ZAZ are too devoted to silliness to mount even a sustained parody of movies.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

Jul 24

The joy of The Naked Gun is its lunatic sobriety.

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Owen Gleiberman

Boston Phoenix

Jul 24

Its creators, Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and David Zucker, have taken their brand of hit-and-run conceptual humor to a new, refined pitch.

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David Crumpler

Florida Times-Union

Feb 4

4/5

Zucker has united the actors with a wonderful sense of rhythm, and they keep the insanity moving so fast that, when the picture ends, you're almost relieved to stop laughing.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 22

3.5/4

It offers a hefty number of laugh-out-loud moments.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Jul 30

4/5

It may not be the best of the three (for me), but even after thirty-seven years (!), the first “Naked Gun” is still a memorable and frequently funny comedy, which only begins to fall apart during its third act. [Full review in Spanish].

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Cecil D

Aug 3

Great job on the remake

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Apr 22

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is a classic spoof comedy that still holds up as a genuinely fun and inventive watch. Going in, it’s easy to expect something dated, but the film’s charm comes from how simple and grounded its humor feels compared to modern comedies overloaded with effects. Leslie Nielsen carries the film effortlessly, delivering a perfect balance of straight-faced seriousness and absurd comedy. His performance is what makes the entire concept work, turning even the most ridiculous moments into something memorable. The humor is constant but never overwhelming. It relies on clever writing, visual gags, and timing rather than excess, which keeps the film feeling fresh. Unlike newer adaptations that lean heavily into CGI and exaggerated antics, this version feels more natural in its delivery, allowing the comedy to land without distraction. Overall, The Naked Gun is a standout in the spoof genre. It’s entertaining, well-paced

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mark G

@Mark_Alan_G. Mar 31

Iconic movie. About 10,000 gags and jokes effortlessly put in to a 90 minute film. So many memorable scenes. Confirmed Leslie Nielsen"s icon status .

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Hudson D.

@Dieharddiehardfan Mar 25

Just genius.

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Jorge R

@jlrtechno Mar 3

COMEDY AT ITS PEAK!! 10/10 😂🤣

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Adam K

@AK8144 Feb 22

Leslie Nielsen is a deadpan genius

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David Zucker

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Leslie Nielsen

Lt. Frank Drebin

George Kennedy

Captain Ed Hocken

Priscilla Presley

Jane Spencer

Ricardo Montalban

Vincent Ludwig

O.J. Simpson

Det. Nordberg

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Synopsis

Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen), a rather clueless police detective, tries to foil a plot to turn innocent people into assassins through mind control. After his partner, Norberg (O.J. Simpson), is shot, Frank sets out to find the culprit, leading him to business tycoon Vincent Ludwig (Ricardo Montalban). However, Frank has no evidence until he meets Jane Spencer (Priscilla Presley), Ludwig's assistant. She knows nothing about Ludwig's devious plans, but falls for Frank and agrees to help him.

Director: David Zucker
Producer: Robert K. Weiss
Screenwriter: Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Pat Proft
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 1988, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $77.9M
Runtime: 1h 25m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)