Dragnet (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, Dragnet is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jack Webb, running about 89 minutes. “This was the hottest case to hit the department!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
Who’s in it. Dragnet stars Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith, Richard Boone as Capt .James E. Hamilton and Ann Robinson as Officer Grace Downey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dragnet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dragnet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragnet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dragnet (1954)?
- In US, Dragnet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dragnet worth watching?
- Dragnet holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dragnet?
- Dragnet stars Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Richard Boone, Ann Robinson and Stacy Harris.
- When was Dragnet released?
- Dragnet was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.