Screenplay: Jim Abrahams

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Jim Abrahams. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


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

5.9

18K votes

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

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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