Summer School(1987)
“At Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher.”
Overview
A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.
Director
Carl Reiner
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$35M
Cast
Mark Harmon
as Mr. Freddy Shoop
Kirstie Alley
as Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishop
Courtney Thorne-Smith
as Pam House
Dean Cameron
as Francis 'Chainsaw' Gremp
Gary Riley
as Dave Frazier
Shawnee Smith
as Rhonda Altobello
Fabiana Udenio
as Anna-Maria Mazarelli
Ken Olandt
as Larry Kazamias
Robin Thomas
as Vice Principal Phil Gills
Kelly Jo Minter
as Denise Green (as Kelly Minter)
Richard Steven Horvitz
as Alan Eakian
Carl Reiner
as Mr. Dearadorian
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Box Office
$35M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch Summer School?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Summer School (1987).
What is Summer School about?▼
A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.
Who directed Summer School?▼
Summer School was directed by Carl Reiner and released in 1987. It is a comedy film.
How long is Summer School?▼
Summer School has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Summer School?▼
The cast of Summer School includes Mark Harmon as Mr. Freddy Shoop, Kirstie Alley as Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishop, Courtney Thorne-Smith as Pam House, Dean Cameron as Francis 'Chainsaw' Gremp, Gary Riley as Dave Frazier and more.
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