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Movie Info

Release Date: June 28, 1991
Runtime: 86 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (44)
Genres:
Crime Comedy
Budget: $23,000,000
Revenue: $192,030,411
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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77%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
2,696 votes
6.9/10
IMDb
140,747 votes
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The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

1991

"Laughter is the best weapon, but beware the scent."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Naked Gun 2 and a Half? 🇪🇸 ES: Agárralo como puedas 2? 🇩🇪 DE: Die nackte Kanone 2 1/2? 🇵🇹 PT: Corra Que a Polícia Vem Aí 2 1/2? 🇮🇹 IT: Una pallottola spuntata 2 e 1/2: l'odore della paura? All international titles (44) →
Crime Comedy 86 min 6.9/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $23,000,000
Revenue: $192,030,411
Profit $169,030,411
ROI +734.9% (8.3x)

Movies from Naked Gun Collection

The Naked Gun Collection is a series of hilarious, slapstick comedy films centered around the bumbling police detective, Frank Drebin, played by the iconic Leslie Nielsen. Filled with puns, visual gags, and absurd situations, these films poke fun at the conventions of the crime and detective genre, providing endless laughs and entertainment.

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  • The film features a notable cameo from actor and comedian Leslie Nielsen, who reprised his role as Lieutenant Frank Drebin, bringing his signature comedic style to the character.

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  • The Naked Gun 2½ includes a visual reference to the classic film Casablanca, with a scene that mirrors the famous 'We'll always have Paris' moment.

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  • During a scene where Frank Drebin is attempting to blend in at an energy conference, a background character can be seen wearing a costume that resembles a famous pop culture figure, adding a humorous layer to the setting.

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  • In one scene, a police car is shown with the wrong license plate number, which remains inconsistent throughout the sequence, highlighting a continuity error.

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  • The film features a score composed by Ira Newborn, who had previously worked on the original Naked Gun film and was known for blending comedic elements with traditional scoring techniques.

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  • The Naked Gun franchise is connected to the television series Police Squad!, which originally introduced the character of Frank Drebin, creating a cult following that persisted into the film adaptations.

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