Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
“Rules aren't for everyone.”
Synopsis
A quiet teenage artist Rafe Katchadorian has a wild imagination and is sick of middle school and the rules that have been put before him. Rafe and his best friend Leo have come up with a plan: break every rule in the school hand book and as you expect trouble follows.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-16
Top Cast
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Griffin Gluck
Rafe Khatchadorian
Lauren Graham
Jules Khatchadorian
Alexa Nisenson
Georgia Khatchadorian
Andy Daly
Principal Dwight
Thomas Barbusca
Leo Khatchadorian
Rob Riggle
Bear
Isabela Merced
Jeanne Galletta
Retta
Ida Stricker
Adam Pally
Mr. Teller
Luke Hardeman
Shon
Jessi Goei
Bella
Jacob Hopkins
Miller
Patrick Fagan
Boy Candidate
Isabella Amara
Heidi
Madeleine Stack
Girl at Assembly #2
Efren Ramirez
Gus
Gemma Forbes
Dana
James A. Patterson
Restaurant Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.74x
+$14.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carr
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer
- Original Score
- Jeff Cardoni
- Original Title
- Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.3M
- Production Studios
- CBS Films, Participant, James Patterson Entertainment, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carr
Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Kara Holden, James Patterson
Jeff Cardoni
Julio Macat
Wendy Greene Bricmont, Craig Herring
Susan Cartsonis, Bill Robinson, Michael Flynn, Steve Bowen, Seth Kleinberg
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Robinson
Producer
Mickey Giacomazzi
Stunt Coordinator
Elizabeth Davidovich
Stunt Coordinator
Leopoldo Gout
Producer
Steve Carr
Director
Kara Holden
Writer
Chris Bowman
Screenplay
Hubbel Palmer
Screenplay
Olivia Miles
Costume Design
Perry Andelin Blake
Production Design
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Jeff Cardoni
Original Music Composer
Craig Herring
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
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What is Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life about?
A quiet teenage artist Rafe Katchadorian has a wild imagination and is sick of middle school and the rules that have been put before him. Rafe and his best friend Leo have come up with a plan: break every rule in the school hand book and as you expect trouble follows.
Who directed Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life?
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life was directed by Steve Carr.
Who stars in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life?
The principal cast of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life includes Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Alexa Nisenson, Andy Daly, Thomas Barbusca.
When was Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life released and how long is it?
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life?
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $23.3M at the worldwide box office (2.74 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life was composed by Jeff Cardoni.
Is Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life based on a book or true story?
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Patterson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life?
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).