Detention(2012)
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Detention Synopsis
As a killer named Cinderhella stalks the student body at the high school in Grizzly Lake, a group of co-eds band together to survive while they're all serving detention.
Detention (2012) is a horror, comedy and science fiction film directed by Joseph Kahn, released on April 6, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Shanley Caswell, Josh Hutcherson, Spencer Locke and Dane Cook. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 423 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Kahn
- Writers:
- Mark Palermo, Joseph Kahn
- Producers:
- Mary Ann Tanedo, Richard Weager
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Probst
- Composer:
- Melissa Reese
- Production:
- Detention Films
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Detention (2012) Trailer
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Detention Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shanley Caswell
as Riley Jones
Josh Hutcherson
as Clapton Davis
Spencer Locke
as Ione Foster
Dane Cook
as Principal Karl Verge
A.D. Johnson
as Sander Sanderson
Walter Perez
as Elliot Fink
Erica Shaffer
as Sloan Foster
Yves Bright
as Mr. Kendall
Parker Bagley
as Billy Nolan
Tiffany Boone
as Mimi
Alison Woods
as Taylor Fisher
Lindsey Morgan
as Alexis Spencer
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Kahn, written by Mark Palermo and Joseph Kahn, produced by Mary Ann Tanedo and Richard Weager.
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Detention Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 423 ratings.
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Detention – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Detention online?
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Detention (2012) 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 Detention?
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The main cast of Detention (2012) includes Shanley Caswell, Josh Hutcherson, Spencer Locke, Dane Cook and A.D. Johnson. The film was directed by Joseph Kahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Detention released?
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Detention was released on April 6, 2012 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Detention worth watching?
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Detention (2012) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 423 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Detention?
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Yes. The official Detention trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.