The Naked Gun franchise, recognized for its visual comedy and the deadpan delivery of Leslie Nielsen as Detective Frank Drebin, is available to watch on Prime Video. The series has recently been rebooted with Liam Neeson portraying Frank Drebin Jr.
Viewers can access the original trilogy through various options on Prime Video. The first film, “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (1988), directed by David Zucker, features Drebin attempting to stop an assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth II while developing a romantic interest in Jane Spencer. The cast includes Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalbán, George Kennedy, and O.J. Simpson. This film is available to rent or buy, or to stream with an MGM+ add-on.
The sequel, “The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear” (1991), also directed by Zucker, follows Drebin as he tries to prevent energy industry villains from undermining President George H.W. Bush’s environmental policy. It maintains the comedic style established in the first movie and stars Leslie Nielsen alongside Priscilla Presley and others. This installment can also be rented or bought or viewed with an MGM+ add-on.
“Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult” (1994) sees Frank Drebin come out of retirement to stop a plot targeting the Academy Awards ceremony. Directed by Peter Segal, it continues the series’ approach to humor while parodying other films such as “The Untouchables” and “The Fugitive.” This title is available through a Paramount+ add-on.
A new chapter in the franchise arrives with “The Naked Gun” (2025). Starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin’s son and directed by Akiva Schaffer, this reboot updates the comedic formula for contemporary audiences while maintaining elements from earlier films. It features Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, CCH Pounder, and Kevin Durand among its cast and can be purchased or rented on Prime Video.
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