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Summer School

1987·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

At Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher.

A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.
1980s Teen ComedyMisfit StudentsUnconventional TeacherSummer FunComing-of-AgeHeartwarmingSituational HumorPop Culture References

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Summer School legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Summer School worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Summer School rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Summer School?

1 h 37 min

Summer School runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Summer School?

Critics30
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Summer School higher (71) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Summer School in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Summer School?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Summer School in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Summer School use?

Shout-OutWild Teen PartyBook DumbNot What It Looks LikeUnwanted AssistanceActor AllusionForeign Exchange StudentPromotion to ParentBig BadHot TeacherCool TeacherNo Periods, Periodand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Summer School, including Shout-Out, Wild Teen Party, Book Dumb.