High School High
High School High

High School High

1996Movie86 minEnglish

Richard Clark has just left the well-known Wellington Academy to teach at Marion Barry High School. Now, he will try to inspire the D-average students into making good grades and try to woo a fellow teacher.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Google Users50%
Director: Bob GiraldiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A naive teacher, Michael (Jon Lovitz), takes a job at an inner-city high school, believing it to be a prestigious academy. He soon discovers that his students are hardened delinquents and that the school is far from what he imagined. As he tries to navigate this chaotic environment and connect with his students, he finds himself in increasingly absurd and dangerous situations, all while trying to impress the principal and win the affection of a fellow teacher.

Critical Reception

High School High was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, widely considered a weak imitation of successful high school comedies. Its humor was often described as juvenile and uninspired, and the plot predictable. The film failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on tired jokes and predictable scenarios.
  • Lacks originality and genuine comedic timing.
  • Fails to capture the charm of its predecessors in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews often mention the film's unfunny jokes and nonsensical plot. Many found it to be a disappointing comedy that doesn't deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The Wachowskis, known for 'The Matrix' trilogy, had uncredited roles as writers for the film's screenplay.

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