The Naked Gun franchise, known for its slapstick humor and visual gags, is available to watch on Prime Video. The original films starred Leslie Nielsen as Detective Frank Drebin and have become staples in the comedy genre. A new reboot features Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr.
The first film, “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (1988), follows Lieutenant Frank Drebin as he tries to stop an assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth II. The cast includes Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalbán, George Kennedy, and O.J. Simpson. This film can be rented or bought on Prime Video or watched with an MGM+ add-on.
The sequel, “The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear” (1991), sees Frank Drebin return to stop a plot against President George H.W. Bush’s environmental policy. Directed by David Zucker, it continues the franchise’s style with visual puns and slapstick sequences. It stars Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson, and Robert Goulet. This installment is also available to rent or buy or with an MGM+ add-on.
“Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult” (1994) brings Detective Frank Drebin out of retirement to infiltrate a terrorist group targeting the Academy Awards ceremony. Directed by Peter Segal, it parodies several well-known films while maintaining the series’ humor. The cast features Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson, Fred Ward, and Anna Nicole Smith. This movie can be viewed with a Paramount+ add-on.
A modern reboot titled “The Naked Gun” (2025) introduces Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin’s son under writer-director Akiva Schaffer. The new film incorporates contemporary references and updated filmmaking techniques while keeping the spirit of the originals intact. It stars Liam Neeson alongside Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, CCH Pounder, and Kevin Durand and is available to buy or rent on Prime Video.
Prime Video offers access to these titles through various options including rental/purchase or additional channel subscriptions such as MGM+ or Paramount+. More information about how to access movies like “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning,” other franchises and exclusive content can be found directly on Prime Video.
