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The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

1991, English. Directed by David Zucker.

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Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology that will put them out of business.

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Runtime
1h 25m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 2,931 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
28 June 1991
Country
United States of America
Written by
Pat Proft, David Zucker
Budget
$23M
Box office
$192M
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What The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear is based on

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear is based on Police Squad!, a television series by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker.

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What should I watch before The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?

Watch The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) first.

What comes after The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?

Next in the series: Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) and The Naked Gun (2025).

Is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 2,931 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).

Does The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear on?

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear 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 2½: The Smell of Fear?

If you liked The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, try Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.

Who directed The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was directed by David Zucker and stars Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy.

What is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear based on?

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear is based on Police Squad!, a television series by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker.

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