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Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
1988 90 min United States of America PG 18+
★4.3
Comedy, Crime
Director: Alan Myerson
Trailers
Description
The Police Academy misfits travel to Miami Beach for Commandant Lassard to be honored with a prestigious lifetime award pending his retirement. Things take a turn when Lassard unknowingly ends up in possession of stolen diamonds from a jewel heist.
Budget:
$14M
US Gross:
$19.51M
Worldwide:
$19.51M
Starring
Bubba Smith
Actor
David Graf
Actor
Michael Winslow
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach is a divisive installment that marks a significant shift in the franchise's identity. While fans of the series appreciate the change of scenery to Florida and the focus on established ensemble dynamics, critics and many viewers find the absence of key cast members like Steve Guttenberg and Bobcat Goldthwait to be an insurmountable decline in comedic quality.
| Humor | The recurring dynamic between Captain Harris and Lieutenant Proctor remains a consistent and reliable source of slapstick comedy. | |
| Production | The relocation to Miami Beach provides a visually refreshing backdrop that successfully distinguishes the film from the confined academy setting of its predecessors. | |
| Acting | The absence of franchise staples like Steve Guttenberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Tim Kazurinski leaves a noticeable void that the new cast members struggle to fill. | |
| Originality | The film pivots away from traditional parody to embrace a comedic action style, a shift that some fans praise as a successful evolution while others dismiss as uninspired. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Matt McCoy's performance as Nick Lassard are divided; some view him as a competent replacement, while many find him unable to recapture the charm of his predecessor. |