The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear_
"If you see only one movie this year... you ought to get out more often."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear earned $192.0M worldwide on a $23.0M budget — a 735% return on investment.
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Cast
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Leslie Nielsen stars as Lt. Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear.
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Year context
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear was released 35 years ago in 1991.
CAST (20)
Leslie Nielsen
Lt. Frank Drebin
Priscilla Presley
Jane Spencer
George Kennedy
Ed Hocken
O. J. Simpson
Nordberg
Robert Goulet
Quentin Hapsburg
Richard Griffiths
Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker
Jacqueline Brookes
Commissioner Brumford
Anthony James
Hector Savage
Lloyd Bochner
Baggett
Tim O'Connor
Fenzwick
Peter Mark Richman
Dunwell
Ed Williams
Ted Olsen
John Roarke
George Bush
MJ
Margery Jane Ross
Barbara Bush
Peter Van Norden
John Sununu
GN
Gail Neely
Winnie Mandela
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Blues Singer
SR
Sally Rosenblatt
Mrs. Redmond
Alexander Folk
Crackhouse Cop
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
Mariachi
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$23.0M
Budget
$192.0M
Revenue
+735%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (2,641 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$23,000,000
Box Office
$192,030,411
Profit
+$169,030,411
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear about?
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.
How long is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who directed The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear was directed by David Zucker.
Who stars in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The cast of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear includes Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O. J. Simpson, Robert Goulet.
How much did The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear make at the box office?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear earned $192,030,411 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $23,000,000.
What is the rating of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 2,641 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Crime
KEYWORDS (10)
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