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Making the Grade

1984Movie1 h 45 minR

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–56%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–56%

Summary

Lazy preppie Palmer Woodrow hires street-smart Eddie Keaton to go to school for him while he lives it up in Europe. Eddie falls in love with preppie gal Tracey, upsetting Biff, the Hoover Academy bully.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Dorian Walker
Written by
Charles Gale, Gene Quintano
Produced by
Gene Quintano
Music by
Basil Poledouris

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Facts

May 18, 1984 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
May 18, 1984
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Making the Grade worth watching?"

Questions about Making the Grade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Making the Grade worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.6).

Will Making the Grade make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Making the Grade good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.