Summer School
“At Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher.”
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.
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Summer School (1987) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-26
Top Cast
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Mark Harmon
Freddy Shoop
Kirstie Alley
Robin Bishop
Robin Thomas
Phil Gills
Patrick Labyorteaux
Kevin
Courtney Thorne-Smith
Pam
Dean Cameron
Chainsaw
Gary Riley
Dave
Kelly Jo Minter
Denise
Ken Olandt
Larry
Shawnee Smith
Rhonda
Richard Steven Horvitz
Alan Eakian
Fabiana Udenio
Anna-Maria
Francis X. McCarthy
Principal Kelban
Tom Troupe
Judge
Lucy Lee Flippin
Substitute Teacher
Amy Stoch
Kim
Beau Starr
Chainsaw's Dad
Laura Waterbury
Chainsaw's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Dashev, Jeff Franklin, Stuart Birnbaum
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Summer School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Reiner
David Dashev, Jeff Franklin, Stuart Birnbaum
Danny Elfman
David M. Walsh
Bud Molin
George Shapiro, Howard West, Marc Trabulus, Jeff Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Reiner
Director
George Shapiro
Producer
Bud Molin
Editor
Howard West
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Jeff Franklin
Producer
David L. Snyder
Production Design
Jeff Franklin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer School
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What is Summer School about?
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.
Who directed Summer School?
Summer School was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in Summer School?
The principal cast of Summer School includes Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Robin Thomas, Patrick Labyorteaux, Courtney Thorne-Smith.
When was Summer School released and how long is it?
Summer School was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Summer School make at the box office?
Summer School grossed $35.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Summer School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer School was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer School?
Summer School holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).