Hiding Out
Hiding Out

Hiding Out

1987Movie98 minEnglish

A very successful stock broker is called to court to testify against a mob boss who was into some inside trading. Andrew Morenski must become Max Hauser and go back to high school for protection from the mob.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Paul MistralGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A high school senior, facing a devastating breakup and the threat of his girlfriend's father suing him for statutory rape, decides to ditch his life and enroll in a new school under a false identity. He attempts to navigate the complexities of teenage life once again, only to find himself falling for a girl who suspects his secret.

Critical Reception

Hiding Out received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise outlandish and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged Eric Stoltz's efforts, the film was generally panned for its flimsy plot and uneven tone, failing to connect with audiences or critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central premise of a teenager re-enrolling in high school to escape legal trouble is implausible.
  • Eric Stoltz's performance is overshadowed by a weak script and underdeveloped characters.
  • The movie struggles to balance its comedic aspirations with a dark and uncomfortable underlying theme.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific user opinions on its strengths or weaknesses.

Fun Fact

Bob Saget, best known for his role as Danny Tanner on Full House, has a supporting role in Hiding Out as a classmate's father.

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John Chard

John Chard

The only thing more frightening than murder....High School! Andrew Morenski is successful stock broker who is called to court to testify against a mob boss who was into some rather dubious dealings. When one of his co-workers, who is a...