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Class of 1984

1982·Movie
1h 38min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic496.2Rotten Tomatoes67%66%
IMDb6.5Metacritic496.2Rotten Tomatoes67%66%

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Class of 1984 fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

"We are the future! ...and nothing can stop us."

Andy is a new teacher at an inner city high school that is unlike any he has seen before. There are metal detectors at the front door and the place is basically run by a tough kid named Peter Stegman. Soon, Andy and Stegman become enemies and Stegman will stop at nothing to protect his turf and drug dealing business.
Gritty Urban DramaHigh School Gang WarfareTeacher vs. StudentSocial DecayIntense Conflict80s CrimeBleak RealismPsychological Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Mark L. Lester
Written by:
Tom Holland, Tom Holland, Mark L. Lester
Produced by:
Mark L. Lester, Merrie Lynn Ross, Arthur Kent
Composed by:
Lalo Schifrin, Joe Grimaldi, Glen Gauthier

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Questions about Class of 1984

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Where can I stream Class of 1984 legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+

Class of 1984 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Class of 1984 worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Class of 1984 rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Class of 1984?

1 h 38 min

Class of 1984 runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Class of 1984?

Critics58
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Class of 1984 much the same way.

What language is Class of 1984 in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Class of 1984?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Class of 1984 in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Class of 1984 use?

Tranquil FuryFreudian Excuse Is No ExcuseHostage SituationAsshole VictimChildish Villain, Mature HeroThe LancerBig Damn HeroesMade of ExplodiumBig BadOlder Hero vs. Younger VillainHidden DepthsWould Hit a Girland 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 storytelling tropes for Class of 1984, including Tranquil Fury, Freudian Excuse Is No Excuse, Hostage Situation.