Police Academy (1984)
A raunchy, broad comedy unleashes a whimsical, briskly paced crime story about unlikely police recruits.
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!
How intense is Police Academy?
Police Academy has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and raunchy. Rated R.
What Police Academy feels like
- Tone
- campycrowd pleasingwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, raunchy
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Police Academy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Police Academy for you?
Is Police Academy scary?
No. Police Academy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Police Academy gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Police Academy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Police Academy OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Police Academy?
Police Academy runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Police Academy?
Police Academy is streaming on AMC+.
Does Police Academy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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