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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

1987Movie1 h 28 minPG

ComedyCrime
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic265.8Rotten Tomatoes–38%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • 80s Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Police Satire
  • Comfort Watch
  • Low Stakes
  • Lighthearted
  • Nostalgic Comedy
  • Predictable Fun

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Jim Drake
Written by
Gene Quintano
Produced by
Paul Maslansky
Music by
Robert Folk

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 2, 1987 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
April 2, 1987
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$77 million
Available in
70 countries

Tropes

Satchel Switcheroo, Amazon Chaser, Fly Crazy +9

  • Satchel Switcheroo
  • Amazon Chaser
  • Fly Crazy
  • Medication Tampering
  • a mole in the ranks
  • IKEA Weaponry
  • Hand Cannon
  • The Door Slams You
  • Agents Dating
  • Lowered Recruiting Standards
  • Field Promotion
  • Mistaken for Gay

12 of 261 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?"

Questions about Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 5, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$77 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $77 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.