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School Ties

1992·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic656.5Rotten Tomatoes60%69%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+PhiloMGM+

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School Ties fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, society, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Just because you’re accepted doesn’t mean you belong.

When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.
Prep School Drama1950s AmericaAnti-SemitismComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryHistorical DramaPrejudiceClass Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Buddy Joe Hooker, Robert Mandel
Written by:
Dick Wolf, Dick Wolf, Darryl Ponicsan
Produced by:
Sherry Lansing, Lisa Beach, Stanley R. Jaffe
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre, Sarah Monat, Greg P. Russell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about School Ties

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream School Ties legally?

fuboTVParamount+PhiloMGM+

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

Is School Ties worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is School Ties rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is School Ties?

1 h 46 min

School Ties runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on School Ties?

Critics63
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see School Ties much the same way.

Was School Ties a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.

What language is School Ties in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch School Ties?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for School Ties in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does School Ties use?

IronyKarma HoudiniAbsurdly Powerful Student CouncilOne-Gender SchoolWith Friends Like These...Self-DeprecationDid Not Get the GirlPenny Among DiamondsHeroic BSoDGenius BruiserBig GameSadistic Choiceand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for School Ties, including Irony, Karma Houdini, Absurdly Powerful Student Council.