Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
“On land, on sea, or in the air, no place is safe from them!”
A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patrol program. Although the community relations project has strong governmental support, a disgusted Captain Harris is determined to see it fail.
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Where is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is a 1987 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Jim Drake. The cast is led by Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 2, 1987, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $77 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim Drake
- Writers
- Gene Quintano
- Release date
- April 2, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $77 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol cast & crew
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was directed by Jim Drake and written by Gene Quintano.
The cast features Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, Bubba Smith as Hightower, Michael Winslow as Jones, David Graf as Tackleberry, Tim Kazurinsky as Sweetchuck, and Sharon Stone as Claire Mattson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Folk, cinematography is by Robert Saad, and it was produced by Paul Maslansky.
Is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol worth watching?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 1,284 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 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 4: Citizens on Patrol
Steve Guttenberg
Mahoney
Bubba Smith
Hightower
Michael Winslow
Jones
David Graf
Tackleberry
Tim Kazurinsky
Sweetchuck
Sharon Stone
Claire Mattson
Leslie Easterbrook
Callahan
Marion Ramsey
Hooks
Lance Kinsey
Proctor
G.W. Bailey
Captain Harris
Bobcat Goldthwait
Zed
George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard
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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol in United States?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 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 4: Citizens on Patrol in?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol rated?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is rated PG. It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 1,284 ratings.
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