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Class

1983·Movie
1h 38min·R

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The good news is Jonathan's having his first affair. The bad news is she's his roommate's mother.

Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is emboldened to seek out older women in the cocktail lounges of nearby Chicago, where he meets and beds the alluring Ellen, who unfortunately turns out to be Skip's mother. The division between the friends is further deepened when a cheating scandal engulfs the school.
80s Teen ComedyComing-of-Age RomanceNaive vs. WorldlyInnocence LostUnconventional RelationshipPrep School SettingSocial CommentarySituational HumorFriendship Tested

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Class

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Class legally?

Class is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Class worth watching?

44
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Class rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Class?

1 h 38 min

Class runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Class?

Critics31
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Class higher (59) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Class a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$22 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Class in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Class?

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

What tropes does Class use?

Flush the EvidenceSympathetic AdultererGilligan CutConversation CutEthnic Menial LaborGray Rain of DepressionWacky Fratboy HijinxElevator Going DownBoarding SchoolFanservice ExtraEyepiece PrankComing of Age Storyand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Class, including Flush the Evidence, Sympathetic Adulterer, Gilligan Cut.