Police Academy
"Call them slobs. Call them jerks. Call them gross. Just don't call them when you're in trouble."
Originally released in 1984. Police Academy is a comedy/crime film. directed by Hugh Wilson.
Starring Steve Guttenberg, Kim Cattrall, and G.W. Bailey
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (2,892 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$81.2M
18.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Andrew Rubin
as George Martin
David Graf
as Tackleberry
Leslie Easterbrook
as Sergeant Callahan
Michael Winslow
as Larvell Jones
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $81,198,894
Production Companies
- The Ladd Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Police Academy about?
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...
Who directed Police Academy?
Police Academy was directed by Hugh Wilson.
How long is Police Academy?
Police Academy has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Police Academy released?
Police Academy was released on March 22, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Police Academy?
The main cast of Police Academy includes Steve Guttenberg, Kim Cattrall, G.W. Bailey, Bubba Smith, Donovan Scott.
Is Police Academy worth watching?
Police Academy has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 2,892 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.