Class(1983)
“The good news is Jonathan's having his first affair. The bad news is she's his roommate's mother.”
Overview
Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is emboldened to seek out older women in the cocktail lounges of nearby Chicago, where he meets and beds the alluring Ellen, who unfortunately turns out to be Skip's mother. The division between the friends is further deepened when a cheating scandal engulfs the school.
Director
Lewis John Carlino
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Jacqueline Bisset
as Ellen
Rob Lowe
as Skip
Andrew McCarthy
as Jonathan
Cliff Robertson
as Mr. Burroughs
Stuart Margolin
as Balaban
John Cusack
as Roscoe
Alan Ruck
as Roger
Rodney Pearson
as Allen
Remak Ramsay
as Kennedy
Virginia Madsen
as Lisa
Deborah Thalberg
as Susan
Fern Persons
as Headmistress DeBroul
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Class?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Class (1983).
What is Class about?▼
Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is emboldened to seek out older women in the cocktail lounges of nearby Chicago, where he meets and beds the alluring Ellen, who unfortunately turns out to be Skip's mother. The division between the friends is further deepened when a cheating scandal engulfs the school.
Who directed Class?▼
Class was directed by Lewis John Carlino and released in 1983. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Class?▼
Class has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Class?▼
The cast of Class includes Jacqueline Bisset as Ellen, Rob Lowe as Skip, Andrew McCarthy as Jonathan, Cliff Robertson as Mr. Burroughs, Stuart Margolin as Balaban and more.
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