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The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. David Zucker's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 26m · ★ 6.8

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    1.The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)

    ★ 7.3 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

    ★ 6.6 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Adventure · Crime · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.The Naked Gun (2025)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, The Naked Gun (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)

    ★ 7.0 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

    ★ 6.9 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

    ★ 8.1 · Comedy · War · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Mars Attacks! (1996)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Fantasy · Science Fiction · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, Mars Attacks! (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Gangster Squad (2013)

    ★ 6.4 · Crime · Drama · Action · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear clicked for you, Gangster Squad (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
Try The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me—each shares DNA with The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear?
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) is best described as Comedy, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Naked Gun Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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