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Accepted

2006Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

Comedy
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic476.3Rotten Tomatoes38%72%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic476.3Rotten Tomatoes38%72%

Summary

A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
Steve Pink
Written by
Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Mark Perez
Produced by
Tom Shadyac, Michael Bostick
Music by
David Schommer

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Facts

August 18, 2006 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
August 18, 2006
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$39 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

"Well Done, Son" Guy, Cool Uncle, Calvin Ball +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Accepted?"

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Where can I stream Accepted?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Accepted streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Accepted worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Accepted okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Accepted make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Accepted?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does Accepted use?

"Well Done, Son" GuyCool UncleCalvin BallNoodle IncidentPsychic PowersArtistic License – ReligionOnly Sane ManCluster F-BombKavorka ManEmbarrassing InitialsButt-MonkeyArtistic License – University Admissionsand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 tropes for it, including "Well Done, Son" Guy, Cool Uncle, and Calvin Ball.