Synopsis
The mayor declares that anyone can enroll in the police academy irrespective of their physical condition or education level, and many misfits descend on the academy, including a young troublemaker who's forced to apply or go to jail.
Scores
Overall Score
86.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
90.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
96.3%
Review Aggregate
62.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 54% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenvisually strikingemotionalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Guttenberg | 1984 | $312,000 | $943,000 | (est) |
| Kim Cattrall | 1984 | $192,000 | $581,000 | (est) |
| Bubba Smith | 1984 | $145,000 | $437,000 | (est) |
| George Gaynes | 1984 | $118,000 | $357,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score58.0
RT critic review count33
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes145,819
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $81,198,894 | $245,159,702 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $81,198,894 | $245,159,702 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $40,599,447 | $122,579,851 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $20,136,000 | $60,795,603 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $10,718,000 | $32,360,314 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $22,735,690 | $68,644,717 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $94,189,137 | $284,380,485 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $4,800,000 | $14,492,397 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $6,000,000 (est) | $18,115,496 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $7,535,000 | $22,750,043 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $3,366,000 | $10,162,793 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $960,000 | $2,898,479 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $22,661,000 | $68,419,208 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $71,528,137 | $215,961,277 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment | 1985 | Shared franchise (1) | 78.6 | $53,755,000 |
 | Police Academy 3: Back in Training | 1986 | Shared franchise (1) | 76.7 | $42,126,372 |
 | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | 1987 | Shared franchise (1) | 70.0 | $26,171,007 |
 | Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach | 1988 | Shared franchise (1) | 67.6 | $27,648,778 |
 | Police Academy 6: City Under Siege | 1989 | Shared franchise (1) | 59.9 | $21,335,741 |