The Underachievers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, The Underachievers is a comedy film directed by Jackie Kong, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.
Who’s in it. The Underachievers stars Edward Albert as Danny Warren, Barbara Carrera as Katherine, Michael Pataki as Murphy and Vic Tayback as Coach, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Underachievers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Underachievers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Underachievers (1988)?
- In US, The Underachievers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Underachievers?
- The Underachievers stars Edward Albert, Barbara Carrera, Michael Pataki, Vic Tayback and Mark Blankfield.
- When was The Underachievers released?
- The Underachievers was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.