
Three O'Clock High(1987)
“Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history.”
Overview
Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.
Director
Phil Joanou
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$4M
Cast

Casey Siemaszko
as Jerry Mitchell
Annie Ryan
as Franny Perrins

Richard Tyson
as Buddy Revell

Stacey Glick
as Brei Mitchell

Jonathan Wise
as Vincent Costello

Jeffrey Tambor
as Mr. Rice

Philip Baker Hall
as Detective Mulvahill

John P. Ryan
as Mr. O'Rourke

Mitch Pileggi
as Duke Herman

Paul Feig
as Hall Monitor

Yeardley Smith
as Cheerleader
Liza Morrow
as Karen Clarke
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch Three O'Clock High?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Three O'Clock High (1987).
What is Three O'Clock High about?▼
Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.
Who directed Three O'Clock High?▼
Three O'Clock High was directed by Phil Joanou and released in 1987. It is a comedy film.
How long is Three O'Clock High?▼
Three O'Clock High has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Three O'Clock High?▼
The cast of Three O'Clock High includes Casey Siemaszko as Jerry Mitchell, Annie Ryan as Franny Perrins, Richard Tyson as Buddy Revell, Stacey Glick as Brei Mitchell, Jonathan Wise as Vincent Costello and more.
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