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COMEDY . 1988 . 1h 26m . English . 7.3/10

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!_

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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.

Director David Zucker
Starring Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban
Box Office $152.4M
7.3/10
Rating
$152.4M
Box Office
1h 26m
Runtime
1988
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+1,170% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! poster
You've read the ad, now see the movie!

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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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! earned $152.4M worldwide on a $12.0M budget — a 1,170% return on investment.
Director
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was directed by David Zucker.
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Cast
Leslie Nielsen stars as Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!.
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Year context
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was released 38 years ago in 1988.

CREW

Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$12.0M
Budget
$152.4M
Revenue
+1170%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (4,338 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$12,000,000
Box Office
$152,356,177
Profit
+$140,356,177
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! about?
When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
How long is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who directed The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was directed by David Zucker.
Who stars in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The cast of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! includes Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy, O. J. Simpson.
How much did The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! make at the box office?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! earned $152,356,177 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $12,000,000.
What is the rating of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 4,338 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Crime

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