Cutting Class (1989): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Cutting Class is a 1989 mystery thriller directed by Rospo Pallenberg, starring Roddy McDowall, Brad Pitt and Dirk Blocker. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Rospo Pallenberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures Home Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cutting Class About?
The premise of Cutting Class without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brian Woods confronts his difficult past as unsettling rumors emerge. He finds himself competing for the affections of Paula, who is already involved with her defiant boyfriend, Dwight. When students begin disappearing, suspicion quickly turns to Brian. As the disappearances escalate, he must fight to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the sinister events plaguing the school.
Cutting Class Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- girls' locker room
- hands covering breasts
- panties
- no panties
- upskirt
- white panties
- skirt
- psychopath
- art model
- voyeur
- teenage girl
- underwear
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- woman in jeopardy
- nudity
- cheerleader
- cheerleader uniform
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- tank top
- insanity
- punched in the face
- panties pulled down
- man wears a tank top
- alliteration in title
- two word title
- small town
- teenage crush
- teenage romance
- teenage protagonist
- conflict between friends
- violent boy
- love triangle
- antihero
- antagonist as protagonist
- rival
- romantic rivalry
- romantic rival
- coming of age
- long haired male
- camera shot of feet
- schoolmate schoolmate relationship
- newspaper article
- barefoot on the street
- violent man
- barefoot female
- hunt
- spitting
- home alone
- district attorney
- attorney
Where to Watch Cutting Class
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cutting Class Cast
Roddy McDowall leads the cast, with Brad Pitt and Dirk Blocker. Directed by Rospo Pallenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rospo Pallenberg
Also Starring in Cutting Class
· 6 moreCutting Class Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cutting Class 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 14% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 22%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 50% User score
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Cutting Class Plot Summary
What happens in Cutting Class from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As dawn breaks over the quiet suburban streets, a dedicated paperboy weaves through the neighborhood, delivering news and sparking gossip among the residents. He makes his first stop at the home of Bill Carson, the esteemed district attorney, who is gearing up for a hunting trip that’s bound to be anything but peaceful. During his delivery of the morning edition, the boy takes a moment to warn Paula, Bill’s teenage daughter, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the rules—no boys in the house, no skipping school, and, most importantly, diligent attention to her studies. With his message delivered, he pedals away into the early light, leaving behind a striking headline: “Boy who killed father released from Mental Asylum.”
Full summary
The whole story of Cutting Class, scene by scene
Cutting Class Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Cutting Class ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Cutting Class?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the occupation of Bill Carson?
Cars in Cutting Class
28 cars on screen, including the 1988 Ford Mustang and the 1988 BMW 735i E32.
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1988 BMW 735i E32 Minor role -
Dodge Diplomat Minor role -
1979 Dodge St. Regis Minor role
Cutting Class Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Highschool Murders” and “Assassinato no Colégio”.
- Also known as
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- Highschool Murders
- Assassinato no Colégio
- Clase sangrienta
- To kollegio pnigike sto aima
- Kivégzős
- Giovani omicidi
- Wagary
- Caça Selvagem
- Die Todesparty II
- Profession: Tueur
- Il ritorno di Brian
- Die Todesparty 2
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- Сокращая класс
- Apprenti Tueur
- 禁入校园
- 폭력 교실, კლასის შემცირება
- Okuldaki Cinayet
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Cutting Class FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cutting Class, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cutting Class?
Cutting Class runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Cutting Class released?
Cutting Class was released on July 1, 1989.
Who directed Cutting Class?
Cutting Class was directed by Rospo Pallenberg.
More films by Rospo Pallenberg Who is in the cast of Cutting Class?
Cutting Class stars Roddy McDowall, Brad Pitt and Dirk Blocker, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cutting Class?
In the US, Cutting Class is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and ARROW and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Cutting Class rated?
Cutting Class has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Cutting Class have a post-credit scene?
No. Cutting Class has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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