ATom Hanksmovie that is nearly 40 years old is launching onto a new streaming platform next month.Dragnet, the 1987 buddy cop comedy which Hanks stars in alongsideDan Aykroyd,Harry Morgan, andAlexandra Paul, will officially begin streaming on Netflix starting September 1. The film follows Streetbek (Hanks), an uptight, by-the-book detective who must work with Joe Friday (Aykroyd) to solve a mystery.Dragnetjoins other movies such astheJawstrilogy which are set to begin streaming on Netflixat the beginning of next month. In addition to Hanks, Aykroyd, Morgan, and Paul, the film also starsChristopher PlummerandElizabeth Ashley, and currently boasts mediocre scores of 50% from critics and 41% from general audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
Dragnetwas written by Aykroyd,Alan Zweibel, andTom Mankiewicz, and is based on the radio and television series byJack Webb. Some of Aykroyd’s most famous writing work came from penning the script for the originalGhostbustersmovie, which he is still credited for even in 2024 on the newest remake,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. He also wrote the screenplay forSpies Like Us, which he stars in alongsideChevy Chase. Zweibel was a writer onSaturday Night Livefor more than 10 years, and most recently penned the script forHere Today, theBilly CrystalandTiffany Haddish-led buddy comedy. Mankiewicz sadly passed away in 2010 at the age of 68, but he is credited for the screenplays of several movies, such asHot Pursuit,Ladyhawke, andSuperman 2.
What Are the Highest-Rated Tom Hanks Movies?
Tom Hanks won two Oscars in back to back years for his performances inPhiladelphiaandForrest Gump, and he has a plethora of high-rated movies. He voices one of the lead characters, Woody, in theToy Storyfranchise, which is one of the highest-grossing animated movie franchises ever. He also has other movies likeBig,Catch Me If You Can, andApollo 13, which are all over 95% onRotten Tomatoes. One of the more recent additions to his filmography that scores high is Captain Phillips, with other classics likeThat Thing You DoandSaving Private Ryanrounding out the rest of the list of the best Tom Hanks movies.
Dragnetstars Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd and was written by Akroyd and directed by Tom Mankiewicz. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchDragnetonNetflixstarting September 1.
