Dragnet (1987)

LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.

Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime

What to watch after Dragnet

• Connie and Carla (2004)
• Turner & Hooch (1989) — Same subject: buddy cop
• The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)
• Dick Tracy (1990) — Same feel: fun, whimsical
• Night Shift (1982)
• Nothing But Trouble (1991) — Dan Aykroyd wrote for both