Private School (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Private School is a 1983 romantic comedy directed by Noel Black, starring Matthew Modine, Ray Walston and Kathleen Wilhoite. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $14 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Noel Black
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Private School About?
The premise of Private School without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited comedy unfolds when Christine falls for a student from a neighboring boys’ school, disrupting the traditions of her all-girls academy. As Christine navigates her feelings, her friend Betsy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to a charming and unconventional young man. Amidst the playful rivalry and schemes to win affections, the situation escalates into a chaotic and memorable series of events involving a surprising raid.
Private School Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teen sex comedy
- female pubic hair
- girls' boarding school
- female full frontal nudity
- braless
- female removes her clothes
- bra removing
- shower
- pulling towel off a woman
- wardrobe malfunction
- cheerleader
- peeping tom
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- teenager
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- putting on stockings
- schoolgirl
- horse manure
- headmistress
- sorority house
- dorm
- massage
- man disguised as a woman
- chauffeur
- arcade
- 1980s
- coming of age
- blonde
- brunette
- see through bra
- mismatched bra and panties
- panties pulled down
- see through dress
- panties
- one breast exposed
- woman puts on a stocking
- towel slip
- swimming in underwear
- mooning
- boarding school
- sex education
- sex on a beach
- knee socks
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- playing a video game
- open window
- gender disguise
- sex scene
- legs
- touching a woman's leg
Private School Cast
Matthew Modine leads the cast, with Ray Walston and Kathleen Wilhoite. Directed by Noel Black; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Noel Black
Also Starring in Private School
· 6 moreMore from Noel Black
More films directed by Noel Black: Pretty Poison (1968), My Two Loves, Deadly Intentions and Quarterback Princess.
Private School Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Private School 25 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 57% User score
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Private School Plot Summary
What happens in Private School from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the moon casts its silvery glow over the serene grounds of Cherryvale Academy for Girls in Northern California, Christine “Chris” Ramsey (/actor/matthew-modine) relaxes in her bed while offering her roommate Betsy (/actor/betsy-russell) a dramatic reading from a sensational romance novel. Meanwhile, three unsuspecting fellows from Freemount Academy for Men, including Jim Green and his pleasant yet disheveled friend Bubba Beauregard (/actor/michael-zorek), try to surreptitiously sneak a glimpse of the girls’ quarters. When Jordan Leigh-Jensen is unexpectedly interrupted while showering, she asserts control and recruits Chris and Betsy’s assistance to shoo away the peering boys, leading to a spectacular tumble from the rooftop. In retaliation for their disturbance, the roommates devise a cunning plan involving a lighted bag of horse manure, which they position at Jordan’s door.
Full summary
The whole story of Private School, scene by scene
Private School Box Office
Private School grossed $14 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14M
- US & Canada
- $14M
Private School Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Private School.
How Well Do You Know Private School?
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 name does Christine 'Chris' Ramsey often call her roommate?
Cars in Private School
14 cars on screen, including the 1964 Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre Limousine and the 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible I Typ 17.
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1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Minor role -
1978 Pontiac Grand Prix Minor role
Private School Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Private School... for Girls” and “Die Superanmacher”.
- Also known as
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- Private School... for Girls
- Die Superanmacher
- Erotika mathimata sto parthenagogeio
- Escola Particular
- Escuela privada
- Escuela Privada Para Chicas
- Ecole privée pour filles
- 女子私校(1983)
- 女子私校
- 疯狂靓妹子
- Escuela privada... para chicas
- American College
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- Le collège s'envoie en l'air
- Private School - Die Superanmacher
- Частная школа
- Uma Escola Muito Especial
- Para Garotas
- Koraéretlenek
- Școală privată
- איזה מין בית ספר
- 프라이빗 스쿨
- Özel Okul
- Soukromá škola
- Privatskola för flickor
- Yksityiskoulu
- Pikeskolen
- Частно училище
- 疯狂靓妹仔
- Prywatna szkoła
- Súkromná škola, კერძო სკოლა
- プライベイトスクール
- มหาลัยวัยหวาน
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Private School FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Private School, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Private School?
Private School runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Private School released?
Private School was released on July 29, 1983.
Who directed Private School?
Private School was directed by Noel Black.
More films by Noel Black Who is in the cast of Private School?
Private School stars Matthew Modine, Ray Walston and Kathleen Wilhoite, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Private School make at the box office?
Private School grossed $14 million worldwide.
How is Private School rated?
Private School has 25 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Private School have a post-credit scene?
No. Private School has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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