Recruits (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1986, Recruits is a comedy film directed by Rafal Zielinski, running about 90 minutes. “You failed Police Academy...You're their man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Within two weeks, Sgt. Hardbutt has to clean up the crime in the streets before the Governor arrives. Hardbutt is forced to supplement his overworked staff with civilian "recruits" who he schemes to use to a disastrous advantage.
Who’s in it. Recruits stars Doug Annear as Mike Budowsky, John Canada Terrell as Winston Richcliff III, John Canada Terrell as Winston Richcliff III and Stephen Osmond as Steve Gorman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Recruits has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Recruits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Recruits tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Recruits (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Recruits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Recruits worth watching?
- Recruits holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Recruits?
- Recruits stars Doug Annear, John Canada Terrell, John Canada Terrell, Stephen Osmond and Alan Deveau.
- When was Recruits released?
- Recruits was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.