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Three O'Clock High (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1987, Three O'Clock High is a comedy film directed by Phil Joanou, running about 97 minutes. “Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.

Who’s in it. Three O'Clock High stars Casey Siemaszko as Jerry Mitchell, Annie Ryan as Franny Perrins, Richard Tyson as Buddy Revell and Stacey Glick as Brei Mitchell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Three O'Clock High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M 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 Three O'Clock High page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three O'Clock High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three O'Clock High (1987)?
In US, Three O'Clock 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 Three O'Clock High worth watching?
Three O'Clock High holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Three O'Clock High?
Three O'Clock High stars Casey Siemaszko, Annie Ryan, Richard Tyson, Stacey Glick and Jonathan Wise.
When was Three O'Clock High released?
Three O'Clock High was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.