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High School U.S.A.

1983Movie1 h 40 min

RomanceTV Movie
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–38%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique which culminates in a race at the end of the movie between the two rivals in this light comedy.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Rod Amateau
Written by
Larry Mintz, Alan Eisenstock
Produced by
Larry Mintz, Alan Eisenstock
Music by
Miles Goodman, Tony Berg

Everyone

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

Facts

October 16, 1983 · 1 h 40 min · TV Movie, Romance, Comedy

Released
October 16, 1983
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
TV Movie, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Black and Nerdy, Car Meets House, Preppy Name +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream High School U.S.A.?"

Questions about High School U.S.A.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High School U.S.A.?

PlexPrimeThe RokuThe CWHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, High School U.S.A. streams on Prime and Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is High School U.S.A. worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.5).

Is High School U.S.A. okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will High School U.S.A. make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is High School U.S.A. good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does High School U.S.A. use?

Black and NerdyCar Meets HousePreppy NameCompete for the Maiden's HandWhat a Piece of JunkPrank DateProtagonist-Centered MoralityThe Precious, Precious CarRobot BuddyHigh SchoolThe Schlub Pub Seduction DeductionWatch the Paint Joband 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Black and Nerdy, Car Meets House, and Preppy Name.