High School High (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
High School High is a 1996 romantic comedy starring Louise Fletcher, Jon Lovitz and Tia Carrere. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $21.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is High School High About?
The premise of High School High without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Uptight history teacher Richard Clark leaves a prestigious career to teach at Marion Barry High, where his unconventional methods, like chicken races and a flirtation with a colleague, clash with the D-grade students. While trying to inspire a troubled student, Clark becomes embroiled in a dangerous gang war, exposing him to the harsh realities of urban education and forcing him to re-evaluate his approach to teaching and life.
High School High Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- african american
- high school
- dedicated teacher
- spoof
- nail gun
- car theft
- classroom
- reference to mike tyson
- ski mask
- punched in the face
- fistfight
- teacher as protagonist
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- teacher
- school
- principal
- school career day
- explosion
- car crash
- statue
- secret identity
- preparatory school
- graffiti
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet corvette
- chevrolet cavalier
- ford galaxie
- villainess
- parody comedy
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to aries the constellation
- product placement
- breaking the fourth wall
- chainsaw
- car falling off cliff
- metal detector
- arcade machine
- knife
- police
- slapstick comedy
- gun
- pistol
- foreign
- firearm
- fancy restaurant
- coffee
- heimlich maneuver
- cat
- dog
- translation
High School High Cast
Louise Fletcher leads the cast, with Jon Lovitz and Tia Carrere.
High School High Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave High School High 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 19% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 56% User score
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High School High Plot Summary
What happens in High School High from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Richard Clark, a discontented prep school teacher, finds himself at a crossroads when he decides to leave the comfortable but stifling atmosphere of Wellington Academy for the chaotic environment of inner-city Marion Barry High School. This move, however, does not sit well with his father, Thaddeus Clark, the headmaster of Wellington. Upon his arrival at Barry High, Richard is greeted by a disorganized establishment grappling with a myriad of challenges. He quickly encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the jaded principal Evelyn Doyle, her optimistic assistant Victoria Chappell, and the disillusioned student Griff McReynolds, who feels trapped in a world of apathy and despair.
Full summary
The whole story of High School High, scene by scene
High School High Box Office
High School High grossed $21.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.3M
- US & Canada
- $21.3M
How Well Do You Know High School High?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Richard Clark's profession at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in High School High
37 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier and the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1.
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1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Important role -
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1984 Dodge Aries K Important role -
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Important role
High School High Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Romy e Michelle” and “Romy y Michele”.
- Also known as
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- Romy e Michelle
- Romy y Michele
- Romy und Michele - Hollywood wir kommen
- Romy y Michelle
- Romy und Michele - Alle Macht den Blonden
- Ромі та Мішель на зустрічі випускників
- Romy und Michele
- Romy & Michelle
- Romy & Michele
- 阿珠与阿花
- Роми и Мишель на встрече выпускников
- Romy et Michelle 10 ans après
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- Romy och Michele - Blondiner har roligare
- Romy e Michele
- רומי ומישל - פגישת מחזור
- Blondiner har det sjovere
- Romy és Michelle - Szőkébe nem üt a mennykő
- Tatlı Yalanlar
- Blondit luokkakokouksessa
- 로미와 미셀
- Romy i Michele na zjeździe absolwentów
- Ρόμυ και Μισέλ: Το Πάρτι της Ζωής Μας
- Блондинками не народжуються
- دیدار مجدد دبیرستان رومی و میشل
- ロミー＆ミッシェル
- Romy a Michele
- Romy et Michèle
- Les Reines de la Soirée
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High School High FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of High School High, each answered in a sentence.
How long is High School High?
High School High runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was High School High released?
High School High was released on October 25, 1996.
Who is in the cast of High School High?
High School High stars Louise Fletcher, Jon Lovitz and Tia Carrere.
How much did High School High make at the box office?
High School High grossed $21.3 million worldwide.
How is High School High rated?
High School High has 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does High School High have a post-credit scene?
No. High School High has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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