Three O'Clock High

Three O'Clock High

1987 · 97 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.8 (248 votes)
Dir. Phil Joanou · Starring Casey Siemaszko, Annie Ryan, Richard Tyson, Stacey Glick, Jonathan Wise, Jeffrey Tambor · Music Edgar Froese

Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history.

Comedy

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.

VIBE

This 80s teen comedy captures the anxious dread of high school hierarchy. It’s a chaotic, hilarious ride through social pressures, with slapstick humor and a nostalgic feel that makes you root for the underdog.

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