Dragnet (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dragnet is a 1987 crime comedy directed by Tom Mankiewicz, starring Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer and Dan Aykroyd. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $66.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Tom Mankiewicz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dragnet About?
The premise of Dragnet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated and serious detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, is partnered with the enthusiastic but inexperienced Officer Pep Streebeck to investigate a series of unusual ritualistic killings. Their contrasting personalities lead to humorous clashes as they delve into the case, uncovering a dangerous cult and a planned violent ceremony. Meanwhile, Friday finds his personal life complicated by a burgeoning romance, which threatens to impact his ability to solve the crimes.
Dragnet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- narration by character
- los angeles police department
- stripper
- chemicals
- bat
- lion
- snake
- spitting in someone's face
- fake mustache
- motorcycle
- arrest
- mohawk
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- railyard
- limousine
- star spangled banner
- milk
- cigarette smoking
- cigar smoking
- fire truck
- voice over narration
- cult film
- obscene finger gesture
- city
- urban setting
- criminal
- visit
- opening a door
- bikini
- cleave gag
- buddy movie
- psychotronic film
- dragnet series
- hamburger phone
- nunchaku
- female police officer
- parody comedy
- buddy cop crime
- punk rocker
- sex scene
- woman bound and gagged
- buddy cop comedy
- solving a mystery
- woman wears a turban
- man tied up
- tied up
- straight laced
- by the book
- laid back
- robbery
- rescue
Dragnet Cast
Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Christopher Plummer and Dan Aykroyd. Directed by Tom Mankiewicz; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Mankiewicz
Also Starring in Dragnet
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Critics gave Dragnet 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 49% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 60% User score
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Dragnet Plot Summary
What happens in Dragnet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Dragnet’s brisk, satirical crime story, the old-school world of a steadfast detective collides with a flashy, modern mindset. LAPD Sergeant Joe Friday’s nephew and namesake, whose anachronistic views reflect those of his late uncle, is involuntarily assigned a cocky, streetwise new partner, Pep Streebek. At first, their styles clash: Friday disapproves of Streebek’s attitude, hair, and wardrobe, while Streebek pushes back with a swagger that feels almost theatrical. Yet as they dive into a string of bizarre thefts—from stolen magazines to a broader conspiracy—their differences gradually give way to a reluctant teamwork built on mutual respect.
Full summary
The whole story of Dragnet, scene by scene
Dragnet Box Office
Dragnet grossed $66.7 million worldwide. $57.4 million came from the US and Canada and $9.3 million (14%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$66.7M
- US & Canada
- $57.4M
- International
- $9.3M
Dragnet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dragnet.
Cars in Dragnet
61 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the BMW K 75 S.
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1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Main role -
BMW K 75 S Important role -
1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
Cadillac M114 Important role
Dragnet Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Сети зла” and “Dos Sabuesos Despistados”.
- Also known as
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- Сети зла
- Dos Sabuesos Despistados
- Клопка
- ラグネット・正義一直線
- ドラグネット・正義一直線：1987
- Schlappe Bullen beißen nicht
- La retata
- Behálózva
- Dragnet: Benhårde strømere
- Zátah
- Dziennik sierżanta Fridaya
- Οι Δυο Ατσίδες
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- השוטר מלוס-אנג'לס
- Dragnet: Desafiando o Perigo
- Joe Friday
- Полицейска мрежа
- 法网
- Haavi auki - kelmit kiinni
- Sıkı Polisler
- 警網
- Gaudynės
- 드라그넷
- Тенета зла
- ドラグネット・正義一直線
- Otkačeni detektivi
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Dragnet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dragnet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dragnet?
Dragnet runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Dragnet released?
Dragnet was released on June 26, 1987.
Who directed Dragnet?
Dragnet was directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
More films by Tom Mankiewicz Who is in the cast of Dragnet?
Dragnet stars Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer and Dan Aykroyd, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dragnet make at the box office?
Dragnet grossed $66.7 million worldwide ($57.4 million domestic, $9.3 million international).
How is Dragnet rated?
Dragnet has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Dragnet have a post-credit scene?
No. Dragnet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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