Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

1987Movie88 minEnglish

A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patrol program. Although the community relations project has strong governmental support, a disgusted Captain Harris is determined to see it fail.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Google Users60%
Director: Jim DrakeGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Commandant Lassard launches a new program to train ordinary citizens as auxiliary police officers. However, the ragtag group of civilians, including a daredevil, a preppy student, and a knowledgeable but shy botanist, struggle to keep up with the rigorous training. Meanwhile, a group of thieves led by the ruthless "Terrorist" gain possession of a device that can disable all electronics, posing a threat to the city.

Critical Reception

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was met with generally negative reviews from critics, though it performed moderately well at the box office. Critics often cited the film's reliance on slapstick humor and a predictable plot, finding it a step down from previous installments in the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on tired gags and predictable slapstick.
  • Lacks the charm and originality of earlier Police Academy films.
  • A formulaic comedy that offers little new to the series.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the humor stale and the plot uninspired. Some viewers enjoyed the returning cast members and specific comedic moments, but overall, it's seen as a weaker entry in the series.

Fun Fact

The film introduces the character of Officer Debbie Callaghan, played by Courteney Cox, in her first major film role before her later fame in 'Friends'.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol'</em> is a lousy fourth entry to this franchise. I've not truly liked any of these flicks admittedly, but the last two did do some things well enough that I could see the potential. This one is more...
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**An honorable sequence where the script sounds better, although some comic material seems a little worn out.** This is the fourth film in the prolific “Police Academy” franchise, which visibly marked the 80s and 90s, and which still bri...