Dragnet (1987)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Dragnet
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment, Magenta TV+ | — | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Dragnet in 8 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Dragnet 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. Dragnet is a Action, Comedy, Crime movie, released on 1987-06-26, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Dragnet worth watching?
TMDB users rate Dragnet 6.0 out of 10 from 576 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Dragnet?
In the United States, Dragnet streams on Netflix and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tom Mankiewicz
Cast
- Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Joe Friday
- Tom Hanks as Pep Streebeck
- Christopher Plummer as Reverend Jonathan Whirley
- Harry Morgan as Captain Gannon
- Alexandra Paul as Connie Swail
- Jack O'Halloran as Emil Muzz
- Elizabeth Ashley as Jane Kirkpatrick
- Dabney Coleman as Jerry Caesar
- Kathleen Freeman as Enid Borden
- Bruce Gray as Mayor Peter Parvin
- Lenka Peterson as Granny Mundy
- Julia Jennings as Sylvia Wiss
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Sources
Details and the 6.0/10 rating from Dragnet on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.