Making the Grade
“If you can't make it...fake it!”
Synopsis
Lazy preppie Palmer Woodrow hires street-smart Eddie Keaton to go to school for him while he lives it up in Europe. Eddie falls in love with preppie gal Tracey, upsetting Biff, the Hoover Academy bully. When his bookie from the old neighborhood, Dice, comes to collect on Eddie's gambling debts and Palmer returns early from Europe, the scheme slowly starts to unravel. Soon, Eddie can't even tell whose side he's really on.
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Making the Grade (1984) - Trailer
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Top Cast
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Judd Nelson
Eddie Keaton
Dana Olsen
Palmer Woodrow
Jonna Lee
Tracey Hoover
Gordon Jump
Mr. Harriman
Walter Olkewicz
Coach Wordman
Ronald Lacey
Nicky
Dan Schneider
Blimp
Andrew Dice Clay
Dice
John Dye
Skip
Carey Scott
Rand
Scott McGinnis
Bif
John Stevens
Mr. Hoover
Lucile Doan Ewing
Mrs. Hoover
Patrice Watson
Muffy
Moses Peace
Regis
Robert Meltzer
Mr. Townsend
Ray Hill
Dr. Mueller
Mattie Grayson
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dorian Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Quintano
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Making the Grade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorian Walker
Gene Quintano, Charles Gale
Basil Poledouris
Daniel Wetherbee, Roy Watts
Gene Quintano, Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Quintano
Screenplay
Dorian Walker
Director
Gene Quintano
Producer
Daniel Wetherbee
Editor
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Roy Watts
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making the Grade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Making the Grade about?
Lazy preppie Palmer Woodrow hires street-smart Eddie Keaton to go to school for him while he lives it up in Europe. Eddie falls in love with preppie gal Tracey, upsetting Biff, the Hoover Academy bully. When his bookie from the old neighborhood, Dice, comes to collect on Eddie's gambling debts and Palmer returns early from Europe, the scheme slowly starts to unravel. Soon, Eddie can't even tell whose side he's really on.
Who directed Making the Grade?
Making the Grade was directed by Dorian Walker.
Who stars in Making the Grade?
The principal cast of Making the Grade includes Judd Nelson, Dana Olsen, Jonna Lee, Gordon Jump, Walter Olkewicz.
When was Making the Grade released and how long is it?
Making the Grade was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Making the Grade make at the box office?
Making the Grade grossed $4.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Making the Grade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Making the Grade was composed by Basil Poledouris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Making the Grade?
Making the Grade holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).