Up the Academy (1980): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Up the Academy is a 1980 comedy starring Ralph Macchio and Wendell Brown. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Critics gave it 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Up the Academy About?
The premise of Up the Academy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four young men find themselves attending a strict Military Academy, each with their own motivations for being there. The demanding and disciplined environment tests their limits, challenging their perspectives and pushing them to adapt. Despite the hardships, they find ways to create moments of levity and camaraderie, determined to make the best of their time. The experience ultimately raises the question of whether they will emerge transformed and ready to face the future.
Up the Academy Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- gay
- teensploitation
- teenage boy
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- stepmother stepson relationship
- black american
- african american
- airplane
- abortion clinic
- arab stereotype
- n word
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- slimehouse
- parody comedy
- boy
- credits rolling down
- camera shot of feet
- foot closeup
- female stockinged feet
- pantyhose
- funny arab
- military school
- magazine tie in
- mad magazine
- spoof
Up the Academy Cast
Ralph Macchio leads the cast, with Wendell Brown.
Up the Academy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Up the Academy 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
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TMDB 48% User score
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Up the Academy Plot Summary
What happens in Up the Academy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a form of discipline for their unruly behavior, four rebellious youths - Chooch, an heir to an organized crime dynasty; Ike, the son of a faith healer; Hash, the child of an Arab sheik; and Oliver, whose father is a governor seeking re-election - find themselves sent to the notoriously harsh Wienberg Military Academy. Under the vigilant supervision of the sadistic Major Vaughn Liceman, these newcomers quickly establish themselves as local troublemakers, with three out of the four diving headfirst into chaos from the very first day. However, Chooch chooses a different path, concentrating on his studies and aiming to stay on the straight-and-narrow.
Full summary
The whole story of Up the Academy, scene by scene
Up the Academy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Up the Academy.
How Well Do You Know Up the Academy?
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 disciplinary measure is taken against the four young men?
Cars in Up the Academy
17 cars on screen, including the 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3.
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1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role -
1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Important role -
1955 Chevrolet Task-Force Important role -
AM General M-35 Minor role
Up the Academy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Wojskowa akademia imprezowa” and “Die Kadeppen Akademie”.
- Also known as
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- Wojskowa akademia imprezowa
- Die Kadeppen Akademie
- Fel az akademiára
- В академията
- Podporujte akademii
- Rebeldes da Academia
- Viva la academia
- Militärskolan
- 乌龙军校
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Up the Academy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Up the Academy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Up the Academy?
Up the Academy runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Up the Academy released?
Up the Academy was released on June 6, 1980.
Who is in the cast of Up the Academy?
Up the Academy stars Ralph Macchio and Wendell Brown.
How is Up the Academy rated?
Up the Academy has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 29 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.
Does Up the Academy have a post-credit scene?
No. Up the Academy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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