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5.6 / 10(168 votes)IMDbR20101h 39m$222K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

High School

“Random drug tests? You just can't study for them.”

Synopsis

A high school valedictorian who gets baked with the local stoner finds himself the subject of a drug test. The situation causes him to concoct an ambitious plan to get his entire graduating class to face the same fate, and fail.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

High School - Official Trailer 2010 [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 3, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 4, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.02x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$222K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.02x

-$9.8M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $222K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Stalberg Jr.
Screenplay & Story
Erik Linthorst, Stephen Susco, John Stalberg Jr.
Original Score
Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
Original Title
High School
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$222K
Production Studios
Parallel Media, FlipZide

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Stalberg Jr.

Screenplay & Story

Erik Linthorst, Stephen Susco, John Stalberg Jr.

Original Score & Music

Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart

Director of Photography

Mitchell Amundsen

Film Editing

Gabriel Wrye

Producers

Olga Mirimskaya, Arcadiy Golubovich, Warren Zide, Raymond J. Markovich, Stephen Susco

Department Leadership Roster

Erik Linthorst

Screenplay

Stephen Susco

Stephen Susco

Screenplay

Gabriel Wrye

Editor

Arcadiy Golubovich

Producer

Warren Zide

Warren Zide

Producer

Mitchell Amundsen

Mitchell Amundsen

Director of Photography

Raymond J. Markovich

Producer

John Stalberg Jr.

John Stalberg Jr.

Director

John Stalberg Jr.

John Stalberg Jr.

Screenplay

Clint Lilley

Clint Lilley

Stunt Coordinator

Andrew Grush

Andrew Grush

Original Music Composer

Taylor Stewart

Taylor Stewart

Original Music Composer

Seth Reed

Seth Reed

Production Design

Marie France

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for High School.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High School

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is High School about?

A high school valedictorian who gets baked with the local stoner finds himself the subject of a drug test. The situation causes him to concoct an ambitious plan to get his entire graduating class to face the same fate, and fail.

Who directed High School?

High School was directed by John Stalberg Jr..

Who stars in High School?

The principal cast of High School includes Adrien Brody, Matt Bush, Sean Marquette, Colin Hanks, Michael Chiklis.

When was High School released and how long is it?

High School was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

What was the box office and production budget of High School?

High School had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $222K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for High School?

The original motion picture soundtrack for High School was composed by Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart.

What is the age rating and content advisory for High School?

High School holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).