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Rushmore

1998·Movie
1h 33min·R
84
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An , comedy: , but bittersweet.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Love. Expulsion. Revolution.

When a beautiful first-grade teacher arrives at a prep school, she soon attracts the attention of an ambitious teenager named Max, who quickly falls in love with her. Max turns to the father of two of his schoolmates for advice on how to woo the teacher. However, the situation soon gets complicated when Max's new friend becomes involved with her, setting the two pals against one another in a war for her attention.
Coming-of-Age ComedyDeadpan HumorQuirky ProtagonistIndie Film AestheticWit & WordplayUnrequited LovePrep School SettingVisual StorytellingEccentric Characters

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Where can I stream Rushmore?

In the United States, Rushmore is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Rushmore worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 87).

Will Rushmore make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is Rushmore good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Rushmore use?

Intergenerational FriendshipExtracurricular EnthusiastBittersweet EndingBrilliant, but LazyDogged Nice GuyDeath GlareChekhov's SkillLaser-Guided KarmaScrew the Rules, I Make Them!Soundtrack DissonanceWounded Gazelle GambitWith Friends Like These...and 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Intergenerational Friendship, Extracurricular Enthusiast, and Bittersweet Ending.