Old School
Seen it?2003 | 92 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$87 million worldwide on a $24 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 491K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Phillips
- Luke WilsonMitch Martin
- Will FerrellFrank Ricard
- Vince VaughnBernard "Beanie" Campbell
- Jeremy PivenDean Gordon Pritchard
- Ellen PompeoNicole
- Craig KilbornMark
- Perrey ReevesMarissa
- Sara TanakaMegan
- Juliette LewisHeidi
- Elisha CuthbertDarcie