Class of 1984
Seen it?1982 | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Andy is a new teacher at an inner city high school that is unlike any he has seen before. There are metal detectors at the front door and the place is basically run by a tough kid named Peter Stegman. Soon, Andy and Stegman become enemies and Stegman will stop at nothing to protect his turf and drug dealing business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
68% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark L. Lester
- Perry KingAndrew Norris
- Tim Van PattenPeter Stegman
- Roddy McDowallTerry Corrigan
- Michael J. FoxArthur
- Merrie Lynn RossDiane Norris
- Stefan ArngrimDrugstore
- Keith KnightBarnyard
- Lisa LangloisPatsy
- Neil CliffordFallon
- Al WaxmanDetective Stewiski