Screenplay: Jim Abrahams
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Jim Abrahams. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 10
Police Squad! (TV Series)
1982 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction David Zucker · Jim Abrahams · Jerry Zucker · Joe Dante
Cast Leslie Nielsen · Alan North · Rex Hamilton · Ed Williams
Synopsis Police Squad! (TV Series) (1982) is a comedic series that parodies classic police dramas, filled with visual gags and unexpected twists. The show's six episodes served as the foundation for the highly successful "Naked Gun" film franchise.
7.2
595 votes
7.2
595 votes
Top Secret!
1984 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Jim Abrahams · David Zucker · Jerry Zucker
Cast Val Kilmer · Lucy Gutteridge · Omar Sharif · Christopher Villiers
Synopsis Top Secret! (1984) is a wild ride through various genres, masterfully crafted by the comedic trio Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker, known for their work on "AIRPLANE!" and "NAKED GUN." This film is a hilarious parody that pokes fun at World...
7.1
33K votes
7.1
33K votes
Airplane!
1980 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Jim Abrahams · David Zucker · Jerry Zucker
Cast Robert Hays · Julie Hagerty · Leslie Nielsen · Lloyd Bridges
Synopsis Airplane! (1980) is a timeless comedy classic that pioneered the parody film genre, remaining a standout in both '80s cinema and film history overall. While the humor is often straightforward and overt, the rapid-fire delivery of jokes ensures a constant...
6.4
87K votes
6.4
87K votes
The Naked Gun
1988 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction David Zucker
Cast Leslie Nielsen · Priscila Presley · George Kennedy · Ricardo Montalban
Synopsis The Naked Gun (1988) is a hilarious parody of police dramas and action movies, brought to you by the creators of "Airplane." The story revolves around Lieutenant Frank Drebin, a bumbling yet lovable police officer known for his comedic mishaps...
6.2
24K votes
6.2
24K votes
Hot Shots!
1991 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Jim Abrahams
Cast Charlie Sheen · Valeria Golino · Cary Elwes · Lloyd Bridges
5.9
18K votes
5.9
18K votes
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Jim Abrahams
Cast Charlie Sheen · Lloyd Bridges · Valeria Golino · Brenda Bakke
5.7
15K votes
5.7
15K votes
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction John Landis
Cast Donald Sutherland · Marilyn Joi · Saul Kahan · David Zucker
Synopsis The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) is a comedic anthology that presents a collection of loosely connected skits, each parodying various genres and media formats. The film takes aim at news programs, commercials, adult films, kung fu, disaster, blaxploitation, spy, and...
5.6
567 votes
5.6
567 votes
Jane Austen's Mafia!
1998 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction Jim Abrahams
Cast Jay Mohr · Lloyd Bridges · Christina Applegate · Billy Burke
Synopsis Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998) follows the journey of Vincenzo Cortino, the son of a Sicilian postman, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently witnesses a secret while delivering a package. To escape the consequences, he is hurriedly sent...
4.6
6K votes
4.6
6K votes
Scary Movie 4
2006 · Movie · 73 min. · United States
Direction David Zucker
Cast Anna Faris · Regina Hall · Simon Rex · Leslie Nielsen
Synopsis Scary Movie 4 (2006) follows Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris) as she uncovers a supernatural presence in the home of the elderly woman she is caring for. The house is haunted by the spirit of a young boy, and Cindy embarks...
4.0
20K votes
4.0
20K votes
The Naked Gun
2025 · Movie · United States
Direction Akiva Schaffer
Cast Liam Neeson · Kevin Durand · Paul Walter Hauser · Pamela Anderson
Synopsis The Naked Gun (2025) is a hilarious continuation of the beloved comedy series, inspired by the classic films and the iconic television show "Police Squad!" created by the masterminds Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker. This latest installment promises...
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