Senior Trip (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1981, Senior Trip is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Kenneth Johnson, running about 96 minutes. “All aboard for a ride on the wild side!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of graduating students from a midwestern high school comes to New York City on a trip to celebrate the impending end of school. The students include: Roger Ellis, an ambitious teen aiming for success in big business; David, an aspiring rock star; Judy Matheson, a stagestruck coed actress wannabe; Denise, a free-spirited girl hoping to obtain a degree of sophistication; Fred, a lotharo looking for any Big City woman to be with; and Jon Lipton, a would-be artist hoping to make it big. Mickey Rooney also appears briefly as himself during the backstage scene at the musical "Sugar Babies."
Who’s in it. Senior Trip stars Scott Baio as Roger Ellis, Faye Grant as Denise, Randy Brooks as David and Mickey Rooney as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Senior Trip has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Senior Trip page.
If you liked it. Fans of Senior Trip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Senior Trip (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Senior Trip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Senior Trip worth watching?
- Senior Trip holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Senior Trip?
- Senior Trip stars Scott Baio, Faye Grant, Randy Brooks, Mickey Rooney and Peter Coffield.
- When was Senior Trip released?
- Senior Trip was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.