Police Academy
“Call them slobs. Call them jerks. Call them gross. Just don't call them when you're in trouble.”
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!
Where to watch Police Academy in United States
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Where is Police Academy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Police Academy
Police Academy is a 1984 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Hugh Wilson. The cast is led by Steve Guttenberg, Kim Cattrall, G.W. Bailey. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 3000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Police Academy was produced by The Ladd Company and made in United States of America. It was released on March 22, 1984, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $81 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hugh Wilson
- Writers
- Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Hugh Wilson
- Release date
- March 22, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $81 million
- Production
- The Ladd Company
Police Academy cast & crew
Police Academy was directed by Hugh Wilson and written by Neal Israel, Pat Proft, and Hugh Wilson.
The cast features 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, and George Gaynes as Commandant Lassard.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Folk, cinematography is by Michael D. Margulies, and it was produced by Paul Maslansky and Alan Ladd Jr..
Is Police Academy worth watching?
Police Academy holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 3,009 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Police Academy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Police Academy
Police Academy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Police Academy
Steve Guttenberg
Carey Mahoney
Kim Cattrall
Karen Thompson
G.W. Bailey
Lieutenant Harris
Bubba Smith
Moses Hightower
Donovan Scott
Leslie Barbara
George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard
Andrew Rubin
George Martin
David Graf
Tackleberry
Leslie Easterbrook
Sergeant Callahan
Michael Winslow
Larvell Jones
Debralee Scott
Mrs. Fackler
Bruce Mahler
Doug Fackler
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Police Academy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Police Academy in United States?
Police Academy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Police Academy in?
Police Academy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Police Academy?
Police Academy runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Police Academy rated?
Police Academy is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 3,009 ratings.
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