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How I Got Into College

1989·Movie
1h 26min·PG-13

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Growing up, pop culture, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A horror story so intense, so barbaric, so frightening it will have you running for your local army recruiter.

High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.
80s Teen ComedyCollege ApplicationRomantic PursuitComing of AgeHigh SchoolFeel-GoodPop CultureNostalgic

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Questions about How I Got Into College

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Where can I stream How I Got Into College legally?

How I Got Into College is included with a subscription to IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is How I Got Into College worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is How I Got Into College rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is How I Got Into College?

1 h 26 min

How I Got Into College runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on How I Got Into College?

Critics50
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see How I Got Into College much the same way.

What language is How I Got Into College in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch How I Got Into College?

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