Up the Creek
“Who says a bunch of boobs can't win a race?”
Synopsis
Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. Bob, Irwing, Gonzer and Max are the four losers forced and bribed to represent their university in an intercollegiate raft race. Forced and bribed into this role, they make some friends, the lovely Heather Merriweather, but mostly enemies, among others a whole team of marines, and preppy IVY-leaguers determined to win.
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Top Cast
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Tim Matheson
Bob McGraw
Dan Monahan
Max
Sandy Helberg
Irwin
Stephen Furst
Gonzer
Blaine Novak
Capt. Braverman
Jeff East
Rex Crandall
Will Bledsoe
Roger van Dyke
Grant Wilson
Reggie
Mark Andrews
Rocky
Julia Montgomery
Lisa
Romy Walthall
Corky
Jeana Keough
Molly
Jennifer Runyon
Heather Merriweather
James B. Sikking
Tozer
John Hillerman
Dean Burch
Tom Nolan
Whitney
Jason Court
Powers
Jesse D. Goins
Brown
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Kouf
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- Up the Creek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.7M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Butler
Jim Kouf, Douglas Grossman, Jeff Sherman
William Goldstein
James Glennon, Roger Shearman Jr.
Bill Butler
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Michael L. Meltzer, Lou Arkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Kouf
Screenplay
Robert Butler
Director
Bill Butler
Editor
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Michael L. Meltzer
Producer
Gene Hartline
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up the Creek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Up the Creek about?
Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. Bob, Irwing, Gonzer and Max are the four losers forced and bribed to represent their university in an intercollegiate raft race. Forced and bribed into this role, they make some friends, the lovely Heather Merriweather, but mostly enemies, among others a whole team of marines, and preppy IVY-leaguers determined to win.
Who directed Up the Creek?
Up the Creek was directed by Robert Butler.
Who stars in Up the Creek?
The principal cast of Up the Creek includes Tim Matheson, Dan Monahan, Sandy Helberg, Stephen Furst, Blaine Novak.
When was Up the Creek released and how long is it?
Up the Creek was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Up the Creek make at the box office?
Up the Creek grossed $11.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Up the Creek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Up the Creek was composed by William Goldstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up the Creek?
Up the Creek holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).