Summer School

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"At Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher."
  • PG-13
  • 1987
  • 1 hr 37 min
  • 6.6  (21,802)
  • 27

Summer School is a classic 1987 comedy film that follows the story of Freddy Shoop, a high school gym teacher who gets forced into teaching a remedial English class over summer school. The lead role is played by Mark Harmon, who perfectly captures the laid-back, carefree attitude of a teacher who cannot wait to enjoy his summer vacation.

Freddy has big plans for his summer, which involve traveling to Hawaii with his girlfriend, but all those plans get shattered when the school principal, played by Robin Thomas, tells him that he has to teach a class for students who have failed English. In protest, Freddy decides to make the class as unbearable as possible so that the students will drop out, freeing him to pursue his vacation plans.

However, things don't quite work out as planned, and Freddy is left with the task of teaching a bunch of misfit teenagers who have little interest in studying. Despite this, he decides to take on the challenge and make the best of what he has been dealt with. Along the way, he develops a bond with his students and discovers that they are not as hopeless as he initially thought.

One of the main highlights of the movie is the chemistry between Mark Harmon and Kirstie Alley, who plays the school's guidance counselor, Robin Bishop. Although initially at odds with each other, they develop a romantic relationship that adds an extra layer of depth to the story.

As the school year comes to a close, Freddy and his students embark on a last-minute push to pass the final exam. This leads to some hilarious moments as they try to cram in as much information as possible in a short amount of time. It also shows the dedication of both the teacher and his students, who have come such a long way since the start of the summer.

Summer School is an '80s comedy gem that captures the essence of the times. It's a fun, lighthearted movie that brings humor and heart to an often-overlooked subject - summer school. The performances by Harmon and Alley, as well as the rest of the cast, are spot-on, and the movie is packed with plenty of laughs and relatable moments.

The movie is not only a testament to the power of education but also a tribute to the bond that can be formed between a teacher and his students. In the end, Summer School is a feel-good movie that will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm fuzzy feeling in your heart.

Summer School is a 1987 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6 and a MetaScore of 27.

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  • Release Date
    1987
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 37 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (21,802)
  • Metascore
    27