Hold everything! The cadets are dropping in on Miami Beach for an all new adventure.|Mar. 17, 1988|United States|90 Min.|PG
Genre: Comedy;Crime
Description: **Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988)** is part of the American comedy film series, originally launched in 1984 with the first installment. The series, which includes six films from the 1980s and a seventh in 1994, revolves around a group of unconventional police recruits navigating their way through the academy and beyond. The main character in the initial four films, Carey Mahoney (played by Steve Guttenberg), is a repeat offender who is coerced into joining the police academy as punishment. The latest installment, *Mission to Moscow*, was released in 1994, and Guttenberg hinted in 2018 that a new *Police Academy* film might be in development.
The franchise is known for its slapstick humor, driven by exaggerated character traits and physical comedy. The recurring theme features a group of underdogs striving to prove themselves while facing opposition from authority figures. Although the sequels received mixed reviews from critics, they achieved significant commercial success. The first film alone grossed $149.8 million worldwide, with the series collectively earning $387 million. Comparisons have been made to the British *Carry On* series due to their reliance on ensemble casts, lowbrow humor, and comedic elements. However, unlike *Carry On*, *Police Academy* maintained a core cast throughout its films, including actors like George Gaynes, Michael Winslow, and David Graf, who appeared in all seven movies.
Cast director: Alan Myerson
Cast actor: Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Leslie Easterbrook, G. W. Bailey, Tab Thacker, Marion Ramsey, Janet Jones, Lance Kinsey, Matt McCoy
Original name: Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach