Summer School(1987)
At Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher.
Summer School Synopsis
A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.
Summer School (1987) is a comedy film directed by Carl Reiner, released on July 22, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Robin Thomas and Patrick Labyorteaux. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 285 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Reiner
- Writers:
- David Dashev, Jeff Franklin, Stuart Birnbaum
- Producers:
- George Shapiro, Howard West, Jeff Franklin
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $35,114,428
- Status:
- Released
Summer School (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Summer School before you stream it.
Summer School Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Harmon
as Freddy Shoop
Kirstie Alley
as Robin Bishop
Robin Thomas
as Phil Gills
Patrick Labyorteaux
as Kevin
Courtney Thorne-Smith
as Pam
Dean Cameron
as Chainsaw
Gary Riley
as Dave
Kelly Jo Minter
as Denise
Ken Olandt
as Larry
Shawnee Smith
as Rhonda
Richard Steven Horvitz
as Alan Eakian
Fabiana Udenio
as Anna-Maria
Key crew
Directed by Carl Reiner, written by David Dashev, Jeff Franklin and Stuart Birnbaum, produced by George Shapiro, Howard West and Jeff Franklin.
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Summer School Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 285 ratings.
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Summer School – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Summer School online?
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Summer School (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Summer School?
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The main cast of Summer School (1987) includes Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Robin Thomas, Patrick Labyorteaux and Courtney Thorne-Smith. The film was directed by Carl Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Summer School released?
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Summer School was released on July 22, 1987 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Summer School worth watching?
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Summer School (1987) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 285 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Summer School?
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Yes. The official Summer School trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.