The Verdict
"With Liam Neeson's gravelly gravitas proving to be a perfect fit for Frank Drebin's deadpan buffoonery,The Naked Gunrevives the original trilogy's daffy sense of humor like it never went out of style."
"Liam Neeson hits the mark as Drebin andThe Naked Gunfires on all bawdy cylinders, dishing out a mandatory sentence on man’s laughter."
Movie Review and Other Insights
The Naked Gun is a visionary Comedy, Action, Crime film directed by the acclaimed Akiva Schaffer (Seth MacFarlane). Released in theaters on Aug 1, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Fuzzy Door and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film features a runtime of 1h 25m.
The story follows only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world! Leading the cast are star performers Akiva Schaffer, Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated PG-13 for Crude/Sexual Material|Brief Partial Nudity|Violence/Bloody Images, The Naked Gun delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Digital 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "With Liam Neeson's gravelly gravitas proving to be a perfect fit for Frank Drebin's deadpan buffoonery,The Naked Gunrevives the original trilogy's daffy sense of humor like it never went out of style."
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Critic Reviews
"Akiva Schaffer’s police-procedural reboot is refreshingly silly and expertly paced, with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson fully committing to the bit."
"So what if some of the jokes would have been corny even back in the late 80s when the series was first released? The sheer volume of comic nonsense wears down any resistance."
"It certainly felt good to laugh and bask in some absurdity."
"The Naked Gun ’25 is a movie of many smiles, which just isn’t good enough when dealing with a franchise as explosively funny as this one."
"The very fact that the movie has no actual moral commitment beyond the next punchline allows it to at least at times come closer to an actual critique of police and policing than virtually any other American film or television narrative."
"Unfortunately director Akiva Schaffer and his team just didn't have what it takes to pull off such a Herculean task, with their effort falling flat both on the page and the screen with its unfunny material and in star Liam Neeson."
Audience Reviews
never got a chance to see it I missed the movie.
Certified American classic 🇺🇸
I was not impressed. I thought Liam did a god job, but the plot didn’t hold my interest.
It’s an ok movie, not my kind of humor but my man thoroughly enjoyed it!
Amazing movie. Comedic timing is impeccable
I did not find it funny at all but the rest of my family did so I guess it depends on your humor if you’re going to like it or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Naked Gun released?
The Naked Gun hit theaters on Aug 1, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Sep 2, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 1h 25m. It falls under the Comedy, Action, Crime genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of The Naked Gun?
The movie is directed by Akiva Schaffer. The script was penned by Akiva Schaffer, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand.
Who are the main actors in The Naked Gun?
The top billed cast includes:
- Akiva Schaffer as Director
- Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr.
- Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport
- Paul Walter Hauser as Ed Hocken Jr.
- CCH Pounder as Chief Davis
Why is The Naked Gun rated PG-13?
It is rated PG-13 (Crude/Sexual Material|Brief Partial Nudity|Violence/Bloody Images)
Which studio produced the movie?
The Naked Gun was produced by Fuzzy Door and distributed worldwide by Paramount Pictures.
About the movie
NEWOnly one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world!
- Director
- Akiva Schaffer
- Producers
- Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins
- Screenwriter
- Akiva Schaffer, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand
- Distributor
- Paramount Pictures
- Production
- Fuzzy Door
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Crime
- Release Date
- Aug 1, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 1h 25m
- Rating
- PG-13
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Digital 2.39:1