Police Academy was released on March 23, 1984: a cult comedy of the era.

The legendary comedy that changed a genre and became a worldwide hit. We look back at how it all began and why it's still watched today.

Police Academy is a 1984 American comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson in his directorial debut and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, with producer Paul Maslansky, from a screenplay by Neal Israel and Pat Proft.

The film premiered in the United States on March 23, 1984. Its story follows a new recruiting policy at an unnamed police department's academy, which must accept any recruit willing to try their hand at becoming a police officer. The film stars Steve Guttenberg, Kim Cattrall, and George Bailey.

The film became a global hit, grossing approximately $149.8 million worldwide, $81.2 million of which was in the United States, making it the highest-grossing film in the Police Academy series. It was produced by The Ladd Company.

Facts:
— The film grossed nearly $150 million
— ​​The most successful film in the series
— The directorial debut of Hugh Wilson