High School High (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1996, High School High is a comedy film directed by Hart Bochner, running about 86 minutes. “A Dangerous Mind is a terrible thing to waste.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Richard Clark has just left the well-known Wellington Academy to teach at Marion Barry High School. Now, he will try to inspire the D-average students into making good grades and try to woo a fellow teacher.
Who’s in it. High School High stars Jon Lovitz as Richard Clark, Tia Carrere as Victoria Chapell, Louise Fletcher as Schuldirektorin Evelyn Doyle and Mekhi Phifer as Griff McReynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, High School High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High School High page.
If you liked it. Fans of High School High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High School High (1996)?
- In US, High School High is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High School High worth watching?
- High School High holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High School High?
- High School High stars Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Louise Fletcher, Mekhi Phifer and Natasha Gregson Wagner.
- When was High School High released?
- High School High was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.