Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987, English. Directed by Jim Drake.
On land, on sea, or in the air, no place is safe from them!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 2 April 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gene Quintano
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $77M
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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol: quick answers
What should I watch before Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Watch Police Academy (1984), Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985), and Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) first.
What comes after Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Next in the series: Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989), and Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994).
Is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 1,337 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol on?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
If you liked Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol, try Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Police Academy 3: Back in Training, K-9: P.I..
Who directed Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) was directed by Jim Drake and stars Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow.