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How I Got Into College

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1989 | 86 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Savage Steve Holland

  • Anthony EdwardsKip Hammett
  • Corey ParkerMarlon Browne
  • Lara Flynn BoyleJessica Kailo
  • Finn CarterNina Sachie
  • Charles RocketLeo Whitman
  • Christopher RydellOliver
  • Gary OwensSports Announcer
  • Brian Doyle-MurrayCoach Evans
  • Tichina ArnoldVera Cook
  • Bill RaymondFlutter