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Cooley High

1975Movie1 h 47 minPG

76
GreatGoodWatch score
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they are falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through to the dramatic end of high school.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Directed by
Michael Schultz
Written by
Eric Monte
Produced by
Steve Krantz

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Facts

June 25, 1975 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
June 25, 1975
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$750,000
Box office
$13 million
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

Feet-First Introduction, Random Events Plot, Glasses Pull +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cooley High?"

Questions about Cooley High

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cooley High?

In the United States, Cooley High streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Cooley High worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Cooley High okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Cooley High make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Cooley High good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Cooley High use?

Feet-First IntroductionRandom Events PlotGlasses PullN-Word PrivilegesNerd GlassesComing of Age StorySudden Downer EndingImpersonating an OfficerHigh SchoolWild Teen PartyConversation CutDriver Faces Passengerand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Feet-First Introduction, Random Events Plot, and Glasses Pull.