In a Class of His Own
Synopsis
Rich Donato is the high school janitor at an Oregon high school. He is looked up to by the kids who often seek his advice. There is only one problem: he doesn't have a high school diploma. The school board tells him that he must get his GED in 30 days or he will lose his job. He tries taking the test on his own, but fails. His wife rallies the community to help Rich pass the test. Now that Rich has help from teachers and students, there is nothing he can't do.
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Lou Diamond Phillips
Ricardo 'Rich' Donato
Cara Buono
Sherry Donato
A.J. Buckley
Jake Matteson
Frances Flanagan
Mrs. Matteson
Tom McBeath
Skip Jordan
Lenno Britos
Mr. Guiterrez
Lee Jay Bamberry
Freddy
Kandyse McClure
Brandy
Karin Konoval
Mrs. Escobar
Nathaniel DeVeaux
Vincent Lexington
Joan Chen
Linda Ching
Rich Donato
Parent in Auditorium
James Hutson
Security Guard
David Kaye
Lance
Tyler Labine
Charles 'Charlie' Zaken
Wezley Morris
Student
Laurie Murdoch
Bob Arnoldson
Alonso Oyarzun
Andrew Guitterez
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Munic
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Munic
- Original Score
- Sharon Farber
- Original Title
- In a Class of His Own
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Wendy Finerman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Munic
Robert Munic
Sharon Farber
Ron Stannett
Robin Katz
Jon Turtle, Robert Halmi Jr., Wendy Finerman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Munic
Director
Robin Katz
Editor
Linda Del Rosario
Production Design
Richard Paris
Production Design
Robert Munic
Writer
Ron Stannett
Director of Photography
Sharon Farber
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In a Class of His Own
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What is In a Class of His Own about?
Rich Donato is the high school janitor at an Oregon high school. He is looked up to by the kids who often seek his advice. There is only one problem: he doesn't have a high school diploma. The school board tells him that he must get his GED in 30 days or he will lose his job. He tries taking the test on his own, but fails. His wife rallies the community to help Rich pass the test. Now that Rich has help from teachers and students, there is nothing he can't do.
Who directed In a Class of His Own?
In a Class of His Own was directed by Robert Munic.
Who stars in In a Class of His Own?
The principal cast of In a Class of His Own includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Cara Buono, A.J. Buckley, Frances Flanagan, Tom McBeath.
When was In a Class of His Own released and how long is it?
In a Class of His Own was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for In a Class of His Own?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In a Class of His Own was composed by Sharon Farber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In a Class of His Own?
In a Class of His Own holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).