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Plain Clothes

1988Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyThriller
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–62%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

An Undercover Nightmare.

To prove his brother's innocence, undercover officer Nick enrolls in high school again, dealing with crushes, bullies, humiliations, popularity swings, and quirky teachers and staff to find the real murderer.

Feels like

  • 80s High School Satire
  • Cringe Comedy Classic
  • Undercover Premise
  • Nostalgic Teen Drama
  • Awkward Romance
  • Light Mystery Thriller
  • Social Hierarchy Exploration
  • Arnie Hudson Performance
  • Campy Humor

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Martha Coolidge
Written by
Scott Frank, Dan Vining
Produced by
Michael Manheim, Richard Wechsler
Music by
Scott Wilk

Everyone

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Facts

April 15, 1988 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
April 15, 1988
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Romance, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$289,323
Available in
23 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Plain Clothes?"

Questions about Plain Clothes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Plain Clothes?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Plain Clothes from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Plain Clothes worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Plain Clothes okay for kids?

PGStrong languageSexual content

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

Will Plain Clothes make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Plain Clothes good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.