Private School
Seen it?1983 | 89 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.7 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bottoms or Booksmart, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Christine. Meanwhile, Jim's friend Bubba embarks on a series of sexual escapades, including dressing up as a woman to access the girls' locker room. Despite Jim and Christine's efforts to spend some time alone, various shenanigans and schemes interfere.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 70K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noel Black
- Phoebe CatesChristine Ramsey
- Betsy RussellJordan Leigh-Jenson
- Matthew ModineJim Green
- Michael ZorekBubba Beauregard
- Fran RyanMiss Dutchbok
- Kathleen WilhoiteBetsy
- Ray WalstonChauncey
- Sylvia KristelMs. Regina Copoletta
- Frank AletterMr. Leigh-Jensen
- Jonathan PrinceRoy