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Summer School

1987Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

1980s Teen Comedy
Misfit Students
Unconventional Teacher
Summer Fun
Coming-of-Age
Heartwarming
Situational Humor
Pop Culture References

Crew

Directed by: Carl Reiner
Written by: Stuart Birnbaum, Jeff Franklin, David Dashev
Produced by: Jeff Franklin, Howard West, George Shapiro
Music by: Danny Elfman

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Facts

July 22, 1987 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released: July 22, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $35 million
Available in: 30 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Wild Teen Party, Book Dumb +9

Shout-Out
Wild Teen Party
Book Dumb
Not What It Looks Like
Unwanted Assistance
Actor Allusion
Foreign Exchange Student
Promotion to Parent
Big Bad
Hot Teacher
Cool Teacher
No Periods, Period

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Summer School?"

Questions about Summer School

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Summer School?

In the United States, Summer School is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Summer School worth watching?

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Summer School okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Summer School make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Summer School?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Wild Teen Party, and Book Dumb.