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Old School

2003·Movie
1h 32min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

All the fun of college. None of the education.

Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
Raunchy ComedyFraternity ShenanigansMidlife CrisisBromance & FriendshipSlapstick HumorIconic College ComedyParty CultureCringe Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Old School

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Old School legally?

Old School is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Old School worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Old School rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

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

How long is Old School?

1 h 32 min

Old School runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Old School?

Critics57
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Old School higher (75) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Old School a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$87 million

Yes. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $87 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is Old School in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Old School?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Old School in 96 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Old School use?

FratbroVehicular KidnappingAlcohol-Induced IdiocyPlot-Inciting InfidelityDisproportionate RetributionFanserviceBowdleriseAwful Wedded LifeStreakingThe AlcoholicWhat the Hell, Hero?Beware the Silly Onesand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Old School, including Fratbro, Vehicular Kidnapping, Alcohol-Induced Idiocy.