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Summer School (1987)
Director: Carl Reiner
Cast: Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Dean Cameron
Runtime97 min
RatingPG-13
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
While not a critically acclaimed film, Summer School (1987) directed by Carl Reiner was generally well-received by audiences. It has a solid 6.7/10 rating on IMDb and a 67% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that many viewers enjoyed the comedy's unconventional approach to teaching and its charismatic lead performance by Mark Harmon.
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Directed by the legendary Carl Reiner, Summer School (1987) is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy that blends the genre with genuine character development. Starring the charismatic Mark Harmon, the film follows an unconventional high school teacher who brings his own brand of fun and inspiration to a class of misfit students, resulting in an engaging and entertaining watch for fans of both classic comedies and character-driven stories.
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Summer School is a 1987 American comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and starring Mark Harmon as a high school gym teacher who is forced to teach a remedial English class during the summer. The film co-stars Kirstie Alley and Courtney Thorne-Smith. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures and produced by George Shapiro and Howard West. The original music score was composed by Danny Elfman.
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