Dragnet (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, Dragnet is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Tom Mankiewicz, running about 106 minutes. “"Just The Facts."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Who’s in it. Dragnet stars Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Joe Friday, Tom Hanks as Pep Streebeck, Christopher Plummer as Reverend Jonathan Whirley and Harry Morgan as Captain Gannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dragnet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $66.7M at the box office.
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 (1987)?
- 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dragnet?
- Dragnet stars Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Harry Morgan and Alexandra Paul.
- When was Dragnet released?
- Dragnet was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.