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Police Academy (1984)

โ€œThe new police recruits. Call them slobs. Call them jerks. Call them gross. Just don't call them when you're in trouble.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 3,105 votes 1h 37m r ComedyCrime

#29 of 49 films from 1984 #1222 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Hugh Wilson ยท Written by Hugh Wilson, Pat Proft, Neal Israel

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Overview

New rules enforced by the Lady Mayoress mean that sex, weight, height and intelligence need no longer be a factor for joining the Police Force. This opens the floodgates for all and sundry to enter the Police Academy, much to the chagrin of the instructors. Not everyone is there through choice, though. Social misfit Mahoney has been forced to sign up as the only alternative to a jail sentence and it doesn't take long before he falls foul of the boorish Lieutenant Harris. But before long, Mahoney realises that he is enjoying being a police cadet and decides he wants to stay... while Harris decides he wants Mahoney out!

Cast

Steve Guttenbergas Carey Mahoney
Kim Cattrallas Karen Thompson
G.W. Baileyas Lieutenant Harris
Bubba Smithas Moses Hightower
Donovan Scottas Leslie Barbara
George Gaynesas Commandant Lassard
Andrew Rubinas George Martin
David Grafas Tackleberry
Leslie Easterbrookas Sergeant Callahan
Michael Winslowas Larvell Jones
Debralee Scottas Mrs. Fackler
Bruce Mahleras Doug Fackler
Ted Rossas Captain Reed
Scott Thomsonas Chad Copeland

Facts

Release dateMarch 22, 1984
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” shorter as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$4,500,000
Box office$81,198,894 (18.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0087928

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Questions

How long is Police Academy?
Police Academy runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Police Academy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 3,105 votes, which places it #29 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 43%) and #1222 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Police Academy?
Police Academy was directed by Hugh Wilson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Blast from the Past (1999), The First Wives Club (1996).
Who stars in Police Academy?
Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney; Kim Cattrall as Karen Thompson; G.W. Bailey as Lieutenant Harris; Bubba Smith as Moses Hightower; Donovan Scott as Leslie Barbara; George Gaynes as Commandant Lassard.
What is Police Academy rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Police Academy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9301.

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