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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985·Movie
1h 27min·PG-13
IMDb5.8Metacritic396.5Rotten Tomatoes32%43%

Where to watch

Philo

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Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

To protect, to serve... and make you laugh. America's funniest crimebusters are back!

Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti-tagging terrorists? Time will tell, but don't sell short this cheerful band of doltish boys in blue.
80s ComedySlapstick HumorPolice FarceEnsemble CastRookie CopsLightheartedNostalgicClassic SequelSilly Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Jerry Paris, James Signorelli, Ray Quiroz
Written by:
Neal Israel, Pat Proft, David Sheffield
Produced by:
John Goldwyn, Fern Champion, Paul Maslansky
Composed by:
Christopher Brooks, Bill Nelson, Dan Harville

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Questions about Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

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Where can I stream Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment legally?

Philo

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?

1 h 27 min

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?

Critics36
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment higher (55) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$56 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $56 million worldwide, 7.3 times its budget.

What language is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment use?

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TV Tropes lists 261 storytelling tropes for Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, including Big Brother Instinct, Distaff Counterpart, Mistaken for Gay.