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Class (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Class is a 1983 comedy drama directed by Lewis John Carlino, starring Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe and Remak Ramsay. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $21.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

worldwide gross
$21.7M
Metascore
33
Class (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Class About?

The premise of Class without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A determined law student finds an unexpected connection with a charming single mother. Their lives intertwine as they support each other through personal challenges and explore the complexities of love and self-discovery. The story is a heartfelt look at finding your place in the world, the strength of human relationships, and the unexpected bonds that shape us.

Class Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • coming of age
  • high school
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • sex with a minor
  • public nudity
  • male in a shower
  • male nudity
  • halloween party
  • teenager
  • teen angst
  • age difference
  • teenage boy
+38 more
  • brat pack
  • sex with a married woman
  • big breasts
  • sex with friend's mother
  • first time sex
  • sex in an elevator
  • female nudity
  • cheater
  • infidelity
  • unfaithful spouse
  • unfaithful wife
  • negligee
  • dart
  • horse
  • horseback riding
  • turtleneck
  • suit and tie
  • pay phone
  • investigation
  • man in love with a married woman
  • lover
  • dorm
  • dormitory
  • dorm room
  • surprise
  • maid
  • date with married woman
  • brown horse
  • mansion
  • drinking wine
  • red wine
  • old woman
  • sexual relationship
  • teen sex comedy
  • eyeglasses
  • man dresses as a woman
  • man wears a suit and tie
  • man wears woman's underwear
Where to watch

Where to Watch Class

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Class Cast

Andrew McCarthy leads the cast, with Rob Lowe and Remak Ramsay. Directed by Lewis John Carlino; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Class Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Class 33 on Metacritic.

Plot

Class Plot Summary

What happens in Class from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

At Vernon Academy, a distinguished boys’ preparatory institution nestled in Illinois, Jonathan Ogner (Andrew McCarthy) steps onto campus, ready to embark on his senior year. Upon arriving at his dormitory, he meets his new roommate, Squire Franklin Burroughs IV (Rob Lowe), affectionately known as “Skip.” However, their initial interaction quickly takes a turn when Skip persuades Jonathan to partake in a humiliating senior-class tradition by donning women’s underwear and then cruelly locking him outside, subjecting him to the mocking laughter of their peers.

Full summary

The whole story of Class, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Class Box Office

Class grossed $21.7 million worldwide.

1983 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.7M

US & Canada
$21.7M
Videos

Class Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Classic Trailer
  • Clip Skip Gets Pranked By His Roommate
  • Clip Jonathan Visits A Bar
  • Clip Jonathan Meets Skip's Parents
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Class?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered

What is Jonathan's full name?

Cars

Cars in Class

11 cars on screen, including the 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabrio and the 1978 Checker Taxicab.

All 11 cars
  • 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabrio in Class 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabrio Important role
  • 1978 Checker Taxicab in Class 1978 Checker Taxicab Minor role
  • 1978 Ford Club Wagon in Class 1978 Ford Club Wagon Minor role
  • 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire in Class 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire Minor role
Details

Class Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Class - Vom Klassenzimmer zur Klassefrau” and “Η Σαραντάρα και ο Πρωτάρης”.

Also known as
  • Class - Vom Klassenzimmer zur Klassefrau
  • Η Σαραντάρα και ο Πρωτάρης
  • Classe
  • Klasa
  • Clase
  • Klassz
  • Класс
  • Клас
  • Sınıf
  • Én és a te anyád
  • Uma Questão de Classe
  • Un collège de classe
+4 more
  • 高材生
  • 퍼스트 러브
  • Třída
  • Jonathans frestelse

Seen Class?

FAQ

Class FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Class, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Class?

Class runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Class released?

Class was released on July 22, 1983.

Who directed Class?

Class was directed by Lewis John Carlino.

More films by Lewis John Carlino

Who is in the cast of Class?

Class stars Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe and Remak Ramsay, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch Class?

In the US, Class is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Class make at the box office?

Class grossed $21.7 million worldwide.

How is Class rated?

Class has 33 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Class have a post-credit scene?

No. Class has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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