My Old School

2022·Movie
1h 44min
IMDb7.1Metacritic100–Rotten Tomatoes92%75%

Where to watch

HuluKanopy

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My Old School fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Mystery, a real life story, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout storytelling, characters, and direction

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In 1993, 16-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What followed over the next two years would become the stuff of legend.
True StoryDocumentary MysteryIdentity DeceptionPsychological DramaSchool Setting90s NostalgiaUnbelievable EventsMixed-Media StorytellingHuman FrailtySocial Perception

Crew

Directed by:
Remo Catani, Jono McLeod
Written by:
Jono McLeod
Produced by:
John Archer, Olivia Lichtenstein, Mark Thomas
Composed by:
Lisa Higgins, Kevin Robertson, Gemma Dempsey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about My Old School

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Old School legally?

HuluKanopy

My Old School is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also 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 My Old School worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is My Old School?

1 h 44 min

My Old School runs 1 h 44 min.

Is My Old School based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Old School?

Critics96
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate My Old School higher (96) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is My Old School in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch My Old School?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Old School in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Old School use?

Taking the HeatKarma HoudiniLocal SoundtrackSuburbiaEagleland OsmosisInk-Suit ActorIt Meant Something to MeThe Cover Changes the MeaningAlmost Famous NamePoverty FoodAM/FM CharacterizationIn-Series Nicknameand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for My Old School, including Taking the Heat, Karma Houdini, Local Soundtrack.

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