Getting Straight (1970): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Getting Straight is a 1970 comedy drama directed by Richard Rush, starring Elliott Gould, Jeff Corey and Cecil Kellaway. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $13.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Richard Rush
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Getting Straight About?
The premise of Getting Straight without spoilers.
Harry Bailey, a former activist now pursuing graduate studies, finds himself caught between his past and present as campus turmoil surrounds him. His girlfriend, Jan, becomes involved in various social movements, prompting Harry to re-examine his own beliefs and loyalties. Facing the prospect of graduation, Harry's rebellious nature evolves into a desire for broader change, challenging his relationships with both students and faculty as he seeks his place in the academic community.
Getting Straight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- student
- teacher
- vietnam war veteran
- student activist
- hippie
- african american
- university
- based on novel
- reference to goodbye mr. chips
- schoolteacher
- laboratory animal
- toe sucking
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- graduate student
- anti war protest
- black power salute
- racist term
- aspiring teacher
- 1960s
- student demonstration
- 1970s
- female stereotype
- implied sex
- sex education class
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- hairy chested male
- female topless nudity
- female rear nudity
- college library
- man recites a limerick out loud
- post coital scene
- draft dodger
- sexism
- couple argues
- subjective camera
- straight man pretending to be gay
- stuffy college professor
- male rear nudity
- embarrassing male nudity
- police corruption
- blood
- tear gas
- national guard deployed
- cheating on test
- oral examination
- reference to students for a democratic society
- freak out
- bomb explosion
- male male kiss
- student riot
- police in riot gear
Where to Watch Getting Straight
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Getting Straight Cast
Elliott Gould leads the cast, with Jeff Corey and Cecil Kellaway. Directed by Richard Rush; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Rush
Also Starring in Getting Straight
· 6 moreGetting Straight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Getting Straight 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Getting Straight Box Office
Getting Straight grossed $13.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.3M
- US & Canada
- $13.3M
Cars in Getting Straight
10 cars on screen, including the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air and the International Harvester Metro.
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1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Main role -
International Harvester Metro Minor role -
Reo M-34 Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Getting Straight Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Campus ou C.Q.F.D.” and “L'impossibilità di essere normale”.
- Also known as
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- Campus ou C.Q.F.D.
- L'impossibilità di essere normale
- À Procura da Verdade
- Camino recto
- Campus
- Напрямик
- …YOU…
- Pel bon camí
- 青春火花
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Getting Straight FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Getting Straight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Getting Straight?
Getting Straight runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Getting Straight released?
Getting Straight was released on May 13, 1970.
Who directed Getting Straight?
Getting Straight was directed by Richard Rush.
More films by Richard Rush Who is in the cast of Getting Straight?
Getting Straight stars Elliott Gould, Jeff Corey and Cecil Kellaway, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Getting Straight?
In the US, Getting Straight is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Getting Straight make at the box office?
Getting Straight grossed $13.3 million worldwide.
How is Getting Straight rated?
Getting Straight has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Getting Straight have a post-credit scene?
No. Getting Straight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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