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Reform School Girls

1986Movie1 h 34 minR

Comedy
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic17–Rotten Tomatoes29%63%
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic17–Rotten Tomatoes29%63%

Summary

Jenny is sent to a women's reform school. It is run by evil warden Sutter and her henchwoman Edna. Jenny will stop at nothing to escape but she also has to deal with Charlie the bully.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Tom DeSimone
Written by
Tom DeSimone
Produced by
Jack Cummins
Music by
Dan Siegelman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 22, 1986 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
August 22, 1986
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Trauma Conga Line, Sinister Shiv, Climbing Climax +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Reform School Girls?"

Questions about Reform School Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Reform School Girls worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 17). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (23).

Will Reform School Girls make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Reform School Girls?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Reform School Girls use?

Trauma Conga LineSinister ShivClimbing Climax"Shut Up!" GunshotSlave BrandSleeping DummyShower SceneCutlery Escape AidCanned Orders over LoudspeakerWorking on the Chain GangReasonable Authority FigureClaustrophobiaand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Trauma Conga Line, Sinister Shiv, and Climbing Climax.