Director: Akiva Schaffer
Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, CCH Pounder
The Naked Gun is a 2025 American action-comedy directed by Akiva Schaffer, reviving the beloved Police Squad franchise with Liam Neeson stepping into the iconic role of Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the legendary bumbling detective. Clocking in at 85 minutes, it delivers rapid-fire gags, absurdist set pieces, and a cast that commits fully to the chaos.
What is The Naked Gun about?
Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. never intended to follow in his father's footsteps — he lacked the instincts, the charm, and arguably the competence. Yet when a conspiracy of staggering proportions begins unraveling through the streets of Los Angeles, the city's only hope turns out to be the one officer no one trusts with a parking ticket. Fumbling through crime scenes, misreading every clue, and somehow surviving situations that would fell a seasoned agent, Drebin Jr. stumbles toward the truth while leaving spectacular wreckage in his wake. Alongside him is an unlikely ensemble of allies and adversaries whose motives are rarely what they appear, in a story that keeps the laughs coming as reliably as the pratfalls.
Cast & crew
Liam Neeson, best known for tense action roles, leans hard into physical comedy as the hapless Drebin Jr., a choice that pays off in unexpected ways. Pamela Anderson brings knowing self-awareness to her role, while Paul Walter Hauser and Danny Huston round out a cast that includes veteran character actor CCH Pounder and the towering Kevin Durand. Director Akiva Schaffer, of The Lonely Island fame, orchestrates the absurdity with precision.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking audiences and the Iranian diaspora, comedy that crosses language barriers has always held a special place — and slapstick, in particular, translates effortlessly. The Naked Gun franchise, dating back to the late 1980s, built its reputation on precisely the kind of exaggerated physical humor and satirical jabs at authority that resonate across cultures. Seeing a sequel revived decades later with a recognizable international cast gives diaspora viewers a shared pop-culture reference point that spans generations. With Persian dubbing available on K-Time, the humor lands with full force in Farsi, making it an easy pick for a family movie night or a light watch after a long week.
Where & how to watch
The Naked Gun (2025) is available on K-Time in Persian dub and with Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel anytime. No extra download required.