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Plain Clothes

1988·Movie
1h 38min·PG
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

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About

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.
80s High School SatireCringe Comedy ClassicUndercover PremiseNostalgic Teen DramaAwkward RomanceLight Mystery ThrillerSocial Hierarchy ExplorationArnie Hudson PerformanceCampy Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Plain Clothes

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Where can I stream Plain Clothes legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Plain Clothes worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Plain Clothes rated?

PGStrong languageSexual content

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Plain Clothes?

1 h 38 min

Plain Clothes runs 1 h 38 min.

Was Plain Clothes a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$289,323

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $289,323 worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is Plain Clothes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Plain Clothes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Plain Clothes in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.