Up the Academy(1980)
The education they got wasn't in books.
Up the Academy Synopsis
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
Up the Academy (1980) is a comedy film directed by Robert Downey Sr., released on June 6, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera and Hutch Parker. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Writers:
- Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses
- Producers:
- Danton Rissner, Marvin Worth
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Up the Academy (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Up the Academy before you stream it.
Up the Academy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Macchio
as Chooch Bombalazzi
- Wendell Brown
Wendell Brown
as Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur
- Tommy Citera
Tommy Citera
as Hash
Hutch Parker
as Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)
- Harry Teinowitz
Harry Teinowitz
as Rodney Ververgaert
Tom Poston
as Sgt. Skip Sisson
Antonio Fargas
as Coach
Stacey Nelkin
as Candy
Barbara Bach
as Bliss
Robert Downey Jr.
as Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
Ron Leibman
as Major Vaughn Liceman (uncredited)
Ian Wolfe
as Commandant Causeway
Key crew
Directed by Robert Downey Sr., written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses, produced by Danton Rissner and Marvin Worth.
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Up the Academy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 34 ratings.
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Up the Academy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Up the Academy online?
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Up the Academy (1980) 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 Up the Academy?
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The main cast of Up the Academy (1980) includes Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera, Hutch Parker and Harry Teinowitz. The film was directed by Robert Downey Sr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Up the Academy released?
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Up the Academy was released on June 6, 1980 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Up the Academy worth watching?
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Up the Academy (1980) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 34 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 Up the Academy?
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Yes. The official Up the Academy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.