A bumbling lieutenant battles corrupt energy titans in a brisk, absurdist, and broadly funny crime comedy.
Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace.
Streaming on Paramount+.
Some innuendo or implied sex and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 10.
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Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology that will put them out of business.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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