
Getting Wasted
Seen it?1980 | 90 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone looking to switch off and smile. Easy company after a long day. Fans of 21 Jump Street or Animal House should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
An uptight military school gets a dose of hippie-infused rebellion when a group of students gather in support of the 1960s uprising going on around them. When a few students decide to bring the more liberal, artsy side of the revolution onto campus, they face opposition from much of the school's staff.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Frizler
- Brian KerwinBrad
- Cooper HuckabeeDwayne
- George O'Hanlon, Jr.Eric
- Stephen FurstMarshall
- Ken MichelmanAl
- Dennis HowardGary Evans
- Stefan ArngrimCharlie
- Wendy RastattarPaula
- Ronnie Claire EdwardsMrs. Carson
- Jeanne LangeMiss Lindsey