The classic ’80s and ’90s slapstick comedy series “Run, the Police Are Coming!” will be restarted. Scheduled for release in July 2025, the new feature film will star Northern Irish actor Liam Neeson, who will play the son of Frank Drebin, the legendary asshole cop immortalized by Canadian Leslie Nielsen.
Parodying crime films and series and poking fun at genre clichés, “Run, the police are coming!” It has captivated generations with its absurd humor, elaborate sight gags, physical comedy and quick jokes.
So, have you missed or never seen these hilarious and sensational films? Next, we’ll talk about where each film in the trilogy is available to watch legally.
Information about the films “Run, the police are coming!”
The original trilogy has its roots in the “Police Squad!” series, a crime sitcom created by the comedy trio ZAZ (Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker), author of another comedy classic: “Fasten Your Seatbelts… The Pilot is Gone!” (1980).
The series aired in 1982 in the United States on the ABC network and starred Leslie Nielsen as detective Frank Drebin. Despite its short run, with only 6 episodes, ZAZ and Nielsen managed to bring Drebin’s antics to the cinema with “Run and the Police Are Coming!”, released in 1988.
The film was well received by critics and achieved huge commercial success, which led to the production of two more sequels which were also successful at the box office.
Run, the police are coming! (1988)
Detective Frank Drebin (Nielsen) tries to uncover a plan to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II, who is visiting the United States. Ricardo Montalbán plays the villain, a businessman who uses a hypnotic device to turn anyone into an unwitting killer.
Priscilla Presley plays Jane, the villain’s assistant (who is unaware of his plans), with whom Drebin falls in love. George Kennedy and OJ Simpson also appear in the film.
available for rental or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Microsoft Store
Run, the police are coming! 2½ (1991)
Frank Drebin (Nielsen) investigates an evil plan involving nuclear energy. An important scientist (Richard Griffiths) chosen by the president will determine a new energy policy that is not good for the powerful in the sector.
Under the leadership of the villain Quentin Hapsburg (Robert Goulet), the energy bigwigs kidnap the scientist and replace him with a double, who will present another report they fabricated.
Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy and OJ Simpson return in the same roles.
available for rental or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Microsoft Store.
Run, the police are coming! 33 1/3 – The Final Insult (1994)
Frank Drebin (Nielsen) is called out of retirement to investigate and stop a gang planning to blow up the Oscars ceremony.
The gang of terrorists includes actor Fred Ward, Kathleen Freeman and Anna Nicole Smith. Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy and OJ Simpson return in the same roles.
available for rental or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Microsoft Store.
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