Raising The Naked Gun parents guide: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
The Naked Gun parents guide: the 2025 film is rated PG-13 in the US "for crude/sexual material, violence/bloody images and brief partial nudity," per the MPA. The UK's BBFC rated it 15 for strong sex references, and Germany's FSK rated it 12. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up. Liam Neeson stars.
The Naked Gun at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13; BBFC: 15; FSK: 12 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: violence/bloody images - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: moderate threat - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: moderate bad language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
MPA: crude/sexual material; BBFC: strong sex refs - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 15; FSK: 12
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| Type | Paramount spoof comedy (2025) with Liam Neeson as a detective, Frank Drebin Jr. source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) — "for crude/sexual material, violence/bloody images and brief partial nudity" source |
| UK (BBFC) | 15 (no one under 15) — strong sex references source |
| Germany (FSK) | 12 (released for ages 12 and up) — violence, sexuality ("Die nackte Kanone") source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ — slapstick violence; sex jokes; potty humor |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What The Naked Gun is about
A detective follows in his father's footsteps to solve a murder and save his police department from closure, per the BBFC. Liam Neeson plays Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., son of Leslie Nielsen's character in the 1988 original; Common Sense Media calls it an extension of that comedy franchise. Akiva Schaffer directed, and Pamela Anderson co-stars.
The Naked Gun parents guide: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 15 in the UK, 12 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, crude/sexual material, violence/bloody images, brief partial nudity.
- UK (BBFC): 15, strong sex references.
- Germany (FSK): 12, violence and sexuality.
The BBFC lists bloodless shootings and sword slashings played for laughs, and strong sex references, including jokes about fetishes and a blurred moment of nudity. Common Sense Media notes slapstick violence that isn't meant to look real, and lots of potty humor.
What were the original Naked Gun films rated?
Short answer: The 1988 film is PG-13, per filmratings.com.
The MPA also lists Naked Gun 2½ (1991) and Naked Gun 33⅓ (1994, "for off-color humor") as PG-13. In the UK, the BBFC rated the 1988 film 15.
The habit kids may copy: silly on purpose
Drebin keeps getting things wrong in loud, physical ways, and that's the joke.
Try tonight: the oops game
Build a tower that falls on purpose, then laugh together. Next, try again: "Oops! Not yet. What can we change?" Let your child pick one change and try. In our program, this is the lesson "Not Yet": the trying matters.
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FAQ
What is The Naked Gun (2025) rated?
PG-13 in the US for crude/sexual material, violence/bloody images and brief partial nudity. It's 15 in the UK and 12 in Germany.
What age is The Naked Gun for?
The MPA rates it PG-13, and Common Sense Media lists it for 13+.
Who stars in the new Naked Gun?
Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr., with Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser, per the BBFC.
Why is The Naked Gun rated 15 in the UK?
The BBFC lists strong sex references, including jokes about fetishes and genitalia.
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