The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
A bumbling lieutenant battles corrupt energy titans in a brisk, absurdist, and broadly funny crime comedy.
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.
How intense is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it stays light. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear for you?
Is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear scary?
No. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear sad or heavy?
Not at all. It keeps things light.
Is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear is streaming on Paramount+.
Does The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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