Kickin It Old Skool (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kickin It Old Skool is a 2007 comedy directed by Harvey Glazer, starring Jamie Kennedy and Maria Menounos. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $4.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 2% on Rotten Tomatoes and 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Harvey Glazer
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Yari Film Group Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kickin It Old Skool About?
The premise of Kickin It Old Skool without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a breakdancing accident in 1986 sent Justin Schumacher into a coma, he awakens twenty years later to a vastly changed world. Struggling to adjust to this unfamiliar landscape, he must face his past, challenge his own identity, and reconnect with his high school crush, who is now engaged. He also finds himself confronting the man who was once his arch-nemesis.
Kickin It Old Skool Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1980s
- hospital room
- homeless man
- cardboard
- old man
- listening to music
- hospital
- necklace
- korean man
- black man
- n word
- diaper
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- hip hop music
- old school hip hop
- gang
- crew
- old friend from school
- hip hop dance group
- kiss
- parents
- hip hop rap
- rap music
- hip hop dancer
- urinating outdoors
- headphones
- reference to vh1
- man wears headphones
- police
- fart joke
- flatulence
- male police officer
- slapstick comedy
- urination
- police officer
- urinating on oneself
- ends with a freeze frame
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- man farts
- fictional reality show
- man urinates
- reference to 50 cent
- reference to david hasselhoff
- waking up from a coma
- gay slur
- reference to jennifer garner
- racial slur
- cameo
- 2000s
- talent show
- coma
Kickin It Old Skool Cast
Jamie Kennedy leads the cast, with Maria Menounos. Directed by Harvey Glazer.
- Director Harvey Glazer
More from Harvey Glazer
More films directed by Harvey Glazer: Van Wilder: Freshman Year and Bitten.
Kickin It Old Skool Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kickin It Old Skool 2% on Rotten Tomatoes and 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 2% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 18 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 48% User score
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Kickin It Old Skool Plot Summary
What happens in Kickin It Old Skool from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sweltering heat of 1986, a young breakdancing prodigy named Justin “Rocketshoe” Schumacher sets out to claim his moment in the spotlight. With the support of his crew, The Funky Fresh Boyz—comprised of fellow dancers Darnell “Prince Def Rock” Jackson, Aki “Chilly Chill” Terasaki, and Hector “Popcorn” Jimenez—and a crush on the lovely Jennifer, Justin is determined to dominate the upcoming annual talent show. However, his aspiring journey is marred by the ever-annoying Kip Unger, who catches Jennifer’s eye by lavishing her with gifts, leaving Justin feeling defeated.
Full summary
The whole story of Kickin It Old Skool, scene by scene
Kickin It Old Skool Box Office
Kickin It Old Skool grossed $4.7 million worldwide. $4.5 million came from the US and Canada and $189,504 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.7M
- US & Canada
- $4.5M
- International
- $189.5K
Kickin It Old Skool Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kickin It Old Skool.
How Well Do You Know Kickin It Old Skool?
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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What is the name of the breakdancing group led by Justin?
Cars in Kickin It Old Skool
8 cars on screen, including the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and the Cushman Haulster.
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1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role -
Cushman Haulster Minor role -
1987 Pontiac 6000 Safari Minor role -
Suzuki Boulevard C 50 Minor role
Kickin It Old Skool Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Kickin' It Old School” and “Voltando para a Escola”.
- Also known as
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- Kickin' It Old School
- Voltando para a Escola
- Танцуй до упаду
- בסגנון הישן
- Lejárt lemez
- Jako zamlada
- Tarihi Eser
- 킥킨 잇 올드 스쿨
- Танцюй до упаду
- Stare, ale jare
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Movies Like Kickin It Old Skool
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kick Me in the Traditions!, Kickboxing Academy and Kick ’n Rush.
Kickin It Old Skool FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kickin It Old Skool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kickin It Old Skool?
Kickin It Old Skool runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Kickin It Old Skool released?
Kickin It Old Skool was released on April 27, 2007.
Who directed Kickin It Old Skool?
Kickin It Old Skool was directed by Harvey Glazer.
More films by Harvey Glazer Who is in the cast of Kickin It Old Skool?
Kickin It Old Skool stars Jamie Kennedy and Maria Menounos.
How much did Kickin It Old Skool make at the box office?
Kickin It Old Skool grossed $4.7 million worldwide ($4.5 million domestic, $189,504 international).
How is Kickin It Old Skool rated?
Kickin It Old Skool has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 2% on Rotten Tomatoes, 18 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.
Does Kickin It Old Skool have a post-credit scene?
No. Kickin It Old Skool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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