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Getting Straight 1970

As a former activist turned graduate student, Harry Bailey navigates campus chaos while trying to get his life back on track. His girlfriend Jan is swept up in various movements, forcing Harry to confront his own values and allegiances. As he nears graduation, Harry's iconoclastic spirit begins to shift from rebelliousness to revolution, redefining his place among the students and faculty.

As a former activist turned graduate student, Harry Bailey navigates campus chaos while trying to get his life back on track. His girlfriend Jan is swept up in various movements, forcing Harry to confront his own values and allegiances. As he nears graduation, Harry's iconoclastic spirit begins to shift from rebelliousness to revolution, redefining his place among the students and faculty.

Does Getting Straight have end credit scenes?

No!

Getting Straight does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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58

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33%

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41%

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IMDb

6.3 /10

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TMDB

64

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