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Police Academy 3: Back in Training

1986Movie1 h 24 minPG

ComedyCrime
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic335.9Rotten Tomatoes36%39%

A nostalgic comedy movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Run for cover!

When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades two officers in Lassard's academy to better his odds, but things don't quite turn out as expected...

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Nostalgic 80s Humor
  • Ensemble Cast Farce
  • Low-Stakes Conflict
  • Campy & Irreverent
  • Formulaic Sequel
  • Physical Gags
  • Light Entertainment

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Jerry Paris
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

March 20, 1986 · 1 h 24 min · PG

Released
March 20, 1986
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$108 million
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Hoist by His Own Petard, Helium Speech, Failed a Spot Check +9

  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Helium Speech
  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Emergency Trainee Battle Deployment
  • Dark Reprise
  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Super-Strength
  • Geeky Turn-On
  • Improbable Aiming Skills
  • 555
  • Not With the Safety On, You Won't

12 of 261 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Police Academy 3: Back in Training?"

Questions about Police Academy 3: Back in Training

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Police Academy 3: Back in Training?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Police Academy 3: Back in Training from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Police Academy 3: Back in Training worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Police Academy 3: Back in Training okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Police Academy 3: Back in Training 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 3: Back in Training?

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 3: Back in Training a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$108 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $108 million worldwide, 9.0 times its budget.