The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
Kernel Score: 82% · 4,380 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1988-12-02
Runtime: 86 minutes
Is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! worth watching?
Worth watching. A bumbling cop stumbles into a plot against the Queen, and the film fires gags at you every few seconds. At under 90 minutes, this is silly and quotable, though a few jokes have dated.
Watch it if you
- love fast, dumb, unashamed spoof comedy
- enjoy Leslie Nielsen's deadpan
- like short films you can quote
Skip it if you
- prefer subtle humour
- dislike slapstick
Best for: Easy laughs night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
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- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Naked Gun is a slapstick parody comedy involving an assassination plot, with crude humor and some drug references.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Comedic gunplay and an assassination plot play out as slapstick rather than realistic violence.
- Language: Some — Reviews describe the film as crass and politically incorrect, indicating coarse humor and language.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Illegal drugs are referenced within the parody's satirical crime plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
If you liked The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Airplane! (1980) — 82%: Same team's rapid-fire spoof, with endless gags.
- Top Secret! (1984) — 78%: Another gag-a-minute spoof from the same comedy school.
- Blazing Saddles (1974) — 82%: Fearless, anything-goes parody.
- Life of Brian (1979) — 87%: Smart, sharp British parody.
- Murder by Death (1976) — 78%: Spoof that sends up detectives.
- Hot Fuzz (2007) — 86%: Affectionate action-comedy spoof.
Director
Cast
- Leslie Nielsen as Frank Drebin
- Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer
- Ricardo Montalban as Vincent Ludwig
- George Kennedy as Ed Hocken
- O. J. Simpson as Nordberg
- Susan Beaubian as Mrs. Nordberg
- Nancy Marchand as Mayor
- Raye Birk as Pahpshmir
- Jeannette Charles as Queen Elizabeth II
- Ed Williams as Ted Olsen
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! FAQ
Is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! worth watching?
Worth watching. A bumbling cop stumbles into a plot against the Queen, and the film fires gags at you every few seconds. At under 90 minutes, this is silly and quotable, though a few jokes have dated.
Where can I watch The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
In the US you can stream The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! OK for kids?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Naked Gun is a slapstick parody comedy involving an assassination plot, with crude humor and some drug references.
What movies are like The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
If you liked The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, try Airplane!, Top Secret!, Blazing Saddles and Life of Brian.