Question 1

What age is Dragnet appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Dragnet (1987) best from about age 12. Sgt. Joe Friday, a by-the-book LAPD detective, teams up with his freewheeling partner Pep Streebeck to investigate bizarre crimes, including a series of thefts and cult activity. Their contrasting styles create comedic clashes as they try to solve the mystery behind the "P.A.G.A.N." group.

Question 2

What is Dragnet rated?

Accepted Answer

Dragnet (1987) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Dragnet?

Accepted Answer

Comedic violence; Some mild language; Cult themes. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Dragnet?

Accepted Answer

Upholding justice; Teamwork; Integrity.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Dragnet?

Accepted Answer

Different approaches to work; The importance of evidence; Understanding parodies.

Question 6

Where can I watch Dragnet?

Accepted Answer

Dragnet (1987) is available on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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