PG-13

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

To protect, to serve... and make you laugh. America's funniest crimebusters are back!

1985 • 87 min • Comedy · Crime

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Synopsis

Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti-tagging terrorists? Time will tell, but don't sell short this cheerful band of doltish boys in blue.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

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The bumbling graduates of the Police Academy are now out on the streets for their first assignment, tasked with cleaning up a crime-ridden precinct. They face off against a notorious gang and an uncooperative captain, leading to plenty of slapstick and comedic chaos.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some slapstick violence and pratfalls
Mild crude humor and insults
Brief moments of smoking and drinking

What it models well

Teamwork and camaraderie
Perseverance despite challenges
Humor in everyday life

Talk about it after

What makes a good leader?
The importance of following rules
How to handle difficult people

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