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Police Academy

6.719841h 37mRMovieComedyCrime

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…

DirectorHugh Wilson
WritersHugh Wilson·Neal Israel
ProducersPaul Maslansky·Alan Ladd Jr.

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Cast · Directed by Hugh Wilson

SGSteve Guttenberg
Steve Guttenberg
Carey Mahoney
KCKim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall
Karen Thompson
GBG.W. Bailey
G.W. Bailey
Lieutenant Harris
BSBubba Smith
Bubba Smith
Moses Hightower
DSDonovan Scott
Donovan Scott
Leslie Barbara
GGGeorge Gaynes
George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard
ARAndrew Rubin
Andrew Rubin
George Martin
DGDavid Graf
David Graf
Tackleberry
LELeslie Easterbrook
Leslie Easterbrook
Sergeant Callahan
MWMichael Winslow
Michael Winslow
Larvell Jones
DSDebralee Scott
Debralee Scott
Mrs. Fackler
BMBruce Mahler
Bruce Mahler
Doug Fackler

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Police Academy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Police Academy?

Police Academy isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Police Academy on Netflix?

No, Police Academy is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Police Academy on Amazon Prime Video?

Police Academy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Police Academy for free?

Police Academy isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Police Academy?

Yes — Police Academy is followed by Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) in the Police Academy Collection.

Is there a prequel to Police Academy?

Police Academy is the first film in the Police Academy Collection.

Is Police Academy part of a trilogy?

No — Police Academy is part of the Police Academy Collection, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Police Academy Collection?

There are 7 films in the Police Academy Collection: Police Academy (1984), Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985), Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989) and Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994).