Mortuary Academy (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1988, Mortuary Academy is a comedy film directed by Michael Schroeder, running about 87 minutes. “You're Dead. They're Delighted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Police Academy" clone, about some nerds who inherit an academy for morticians, which is run by a corrupt closet necropheliac. Of course, the most incompetent students possible are accepted, so that the academy will fail, and all sorts of wacky hijinks ensue.
Who’s in it. Mortuary Academy stars Christopher Atkins as Max Grimm, Perry Lang as Sam Grimm, Mary Woronov as Mary Purcell and Paul Bartel as Paul Truscott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Mortuary Academy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mortuary Academy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mortuary Academy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mortuary Academy (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mortuary Academy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mortuary Academy worth watching?
- Mortuary Academy holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mortuary Academy?
- Mortuary Academy stars Christopher Atkins, Perry Lang, Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel and Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal.
- When was Mortuary Academy released?
- Mortuary Academy was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.