Boarding School
“Jacob is having a bad day at school.”
Synopsis
When troubled 12-year-old Jacob Felsen is sent away to boarding school, he enters every kid’s worst nightmare: a creepy old mansion, deserted except for six other teenage misfits and two menacing and mysterious teachers. As events become increasingly horrific, Jacob must conquer his fears to find the strength to survive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-19
Top Cast
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Luke Prael
Jacob Felsen
Sterling Jerins
Christine Holcomb
Nadia Alexander
Phil
Tammy Blanchard
Mrs. Sherman
Lucy Walters
Mrs. Ramsay
Samantha Mathis
Isabel
Will Patton
Dr. Sherman
David Aaron Baker
Davis
Robert John Burke
Mr. Holcomb
Christopher Dylan White
Frederic
Barbara Kingsley
Tsipi Landau
Charlotte Ubben
Mrs. Holcomb
Michael Wikes
Rabbi
Owen Zamsky
Rupert Holcomb
Matthew Miniero
Zachary
Chris LaPanta
Claude
Stephen Bogardus
Phil's Father
Nico Oliveri
Elwood
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boaz Yakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Boaz Yakin
- Original Score
- Lesley Barber
- Original Title
- Boarding School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Gigantic Pictures, Maven Screen Media, Old Greenwich Capital Partners, Storyland Pictures, Farcaster Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boaz Yakin
Boaz Yakin
Lesley Barber
Mike Simpson
Martin Brinkler
Jonathan Gray, Trudie Styler, Marco Vicini, Jordan Schur, Hadar Burger
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Fichera
Stunt Coordinator
Mary Lena Colston
Production Design
Jonathan Gray
Producer
Martin Brinkler
Editor
Trudie Styler
Producer
Boaz Yakin
Director
Boaz Yakin
Writer
Scott Floyd Lochmus
Producer
Jason Orans
Producer
Jessica Zavala
Costume Design
Celine Rattray
Producer
Mike Simpson
Director of Photography
Lesley Barber
Original Music Composer
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boarding School
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What is Boarding School about?
When troubled 12-year-old Jacob Felsen is sent away to boarding school, he enters every kid’s worst nightmare: a creepy old mansion, deserted except for six other teenage misfits and two menacing and mysterious teachers. As events become increasingly horrific, Jacob must conquer his fears to find the strength to survive.
Who directed Boarding School?
Boarding School was directed by Boaz Yakin.
Who stars in Boarding School?
The principal cast of Boarding School includes Luke Prael, Sterling Jerins, Nadia Alexander, Tammy Blanchard, Lucy Walters.
When was Boarding School released and how long is it?
Boarding School was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Boarding School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boarding School was composed by Lesley Barber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boarding School?
Boarding School holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).