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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987): Cast & Ratings

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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is a 1987 crime comedy directed by Jim Drake, starring Sharon Stone, Steve Guttenberg and Michael Winslow. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $28.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 26 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$28.1M
Metascore
26
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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Jim Drake
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros.
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol About?

The premise of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Facing a crime wave, a police commander implements a unique solution: pairing rookie civilian volunteers with experienced officers. Sgt. Carey Mahoney is reluctantly tasked with training this ragtag group, all while trying to stop his persistent rival, Captain Harris, and save his own position within the department. The partnership proves challenging and leads to plenty of comedic mishaps.

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Cast

Sharon Stone leads the cast, with Steve Guttenberg and Michael Winslow. Directed by Jim Drake; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

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From the director

More from Jim Drake

More films directed by Jim Drake: Star Struck, Speed Zone, Goddess of Love and Mr. Bill’s Real Life Adventures.

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Ratings

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 26 on Metacritic.

Plot

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Plot Summary

What happens in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Commandant Eric Lassard devises a solution to combat the escalating challenges of overwork and understaffing, he introduces an innovative yet unconventional initiative dubbed “Citizens On Patrol” (COP). This program strategically pairs enthusiastic civilian volunteers with experienced officers in a joint effort to address community issues. Among the spirited group led by Carey Mahoney are a diverse bunch of misfits, including Moses Hightower, Larvell Jones, Eugene Tackleberry, Zed, Sweetchuck, Laverne Hooks, and Debbie Callahan, all set to mentor the eager recruits.

Full summary

The whole story of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol, scene by scene

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Box office

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Box Office

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol grossed $28.1 million worldwide.

1987 box office

Worldwide gross

$28.1M

US & Canada
$28.1M
Videos

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol.

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

36 cars on screen, including the 1977 Chevrolet Impala and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.

All 36 cars
  • 1977 Chevrolet Impala in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 1977 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 1981 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1985 E-Z-Go Marathon in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 1985 E-Z-Go Marathon Important role
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Details

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Polisskolan 4 - Kvarterspatrullen” and “Polisskolan 4 – Kvarterspatrullen”.

Also known as
  • Polisskolan 4 - Kvarterspatrullen
  • Polisskolan 4 – Kvarterspatrullen
  • Police Academy 4 - Aux armes citoyens
  • Academia de Polícia 4: A Patrulha do Cidadão
  • Police Academy IV: Citizens on Patrol
  • Police Academy 4 - Und jetzt geht’s rund
  • Politiskolen 4
  • Scuola di polizia 4: Cittadini in… guardia
  • Полицейская академия 4: Граждане в дозоре
  • Police Academy 4 : Aux armes citoyens
  • Polis Akademisi 4: Vatandaşlar Devriyede
  • Loca academia de policía 4: Los ciudadanos se defienden
+22 more
  • Akademia Policyjna 4: Patrol Obywatelski
  • Policejní akademie 4: Občanská patrola
  • Полицейска академия 4: Граждански патрул
  • Politiskolen 4 - Borgere på vakt
  • Poliisiopisto 4 - Korttelipoliisit
  • Rendőrakadémia 4. - Civil osztag
  • תרגיל לשוטרים מתחילים 4: אזרחים בסיור
  • Η Μεγάλη των Μπάτσων Σχολή Νο 4
  • Loucademia de Polícia 4: O Cidadão se Defende
  • 警察学校4：全民警察
  • Поліцейська академія 4: Квартальна охорона порядку
  • Academia de poliție: Cetățenii în patrulare
  • Policajná akadémia 4
  • ポリスアカデミー4／市民パトロール
  • 폴리스 아카데미 4: 시민 순찰대
  • 金牌警校軍４
  • Académie de police 4 : Aux armes citoyens
  • Policijska akademija 4
  • Policijska akademija 4: Građani pozornici
  • Policijos akademija 4. Civiliai patruliai, პოლიციის აკადემია 4: მოქალაქეები პატრულში
  • Boja acadèmia de policia 4
  • Học Viện Cảnh Sát 4

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FAQ

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol released?

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was released on April 3, 1987.

Who directed Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was directed by Jim Drake.

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Who is in the cast of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol stars Sharon Stone, Steve Guttenberg and Michael Winslow, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol make at the box office?

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol grossed $28.1 million worldwide.

How is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol rated?

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol has 26 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol have a post-credit scene?

No. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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