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Higher Learning

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1995 | 128 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 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 and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Hate U Give or Boys Don't Cry, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $38 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 177K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Singleton

  • Omar EppsMalik Williams
  • Kristy SwansonKristen Connor
  • Michael RapaportRemy
  • Jennifer ConnellyTaryn
  • Ice CubeFudge
  • Jason WilesWayne
  • Tyra BanksDeja
  • Cole HauserScott Moss
  • Laurence FishburneProfessor Maurice Phipps
  • Regina KingMonet