Police Academy 3: Back in Training

Name: Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Director: Jerry Paris
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey

1986Dir. Jerry Paris1h 24m

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Runtime1h 24m

Released1986

Budget$12M

Box office$107.6M

DirectorJerry Paris

About This Movie

Police Academy 3: Back in Training takes that same slapstick approach we loved from the earlier films but cranks up the silliness a notch. The competition between the two academies offers this fun sense of rivalry, and you really get to see the characters grow, albeit in a goofy way. The pacing is brisk, filled with mischief and misunderstandings. The performances, especially from the returning cast, have this charm that keeps it light-hearted, and you can’t help but enjoy the ridiculousness of it all. Plus, the practical effects in those training sequences are just classic, giving it that tangible feel that modern CGI often misses. It’s a nice blend of humor and heart, even if it leans heavily into absurdity at times.

Features returning cast members with familiar comedic styles.The rivalry provides a fresh narrative twist.Light-hearted tone captures the essence of the franchise.