Dragnet
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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 in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Dragnet there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Dragnet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Dragnet
Dragnet is a 1987 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Tom Mankiewicz. The cast is led by Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Dragnet was produced by Universal Pictures, Applied Action, and Permut Presentations and made in United States of America. It was released on June 26, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $67 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tom Mankiewicz
- Writers
- Dan Aykroyd, Alan Zweibel, Tom Mankiewicz
- Release date
- June 26, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $67 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Applied Action, Permut Presentations
Dragnet cast & crew
Dragnet was directed by Tom Mankiewicz and written by Dan Aykroyd, Alan Zweibel, and Tom Mankiewicz.
The cast features 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, and Jack O'Halloran as Emil Muzz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ira Newborn, cinematography is by Matthew F. Leonetti, and it was produced by David Permut and Robert K. Weiss.
Is Dragnet worth watching?
Dragnet holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 546 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, Dragnet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dragnet
Dragnet isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Dragnet
Dan Aykroyd
Sgt. Joe Friday
Tom Hanks
Pep Streebeck
Christopher Plummer
Reverend Jonathan Whirley
Harry Morgan
Captain Gannon
Alexandra Paul
Connie Swail
Jack O'Halloran
Emil Muzz
Elizabeth Ashley
Jane Kirkpatrick
Dabney Coleman
Jerry Caesar
Kathleen Freeman
Enid Borden
Bruce Gray
Mayor Peter Parvin
Lenka Peterson
Granny Mundy
Julia Jennings
Sylvia Wiss
Dragnet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dragnet in United States?
Dragnet is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Dragnet in?
Dragnet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dragnet?
Dragnet runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Dragnet rated?
Dragnet is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 546 ratings.
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