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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

1988, English. Directed by David Zucker.

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When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.

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Runtime
1h 26m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released
2 December 1988
Country
United States of America
Written by
Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker
Budget
$12M
Box office
$152M
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What The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is based on

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is based on Police Squad!, a television series by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker.

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What comes after The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?

Next in the series: The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991), Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994), and The Naked Gun (2025).

Is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 4,778 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).

Does The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! on?

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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 Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1.

Who directed The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) was directed by David Zucker and stars Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban.

What is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! based on?

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is based on Police Squad!, a television series by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker.

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