---
title: "Bad Manners"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-manners-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 157862
imdb_id: "tt0087366"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bad Manners (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-manners-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bad Manners is a 1984 American black comedy teen film released by New World Pictures and also known as Growing Pains. The movie was written and directed by Robert Houston and produced by Kim Jorgensen. Rated R, the comedy has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes and carries the tagline good fun and bad taste. The plot follows a group of juvenile delinquents who escape from an oppressive Catholic orphanage where they live. Four teens on the run from the orphanage spring a fellow orphan who was recently adopted by a rich family. Following the rescue, the group proceeds to trash the whole house.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Houston
- **Networks / Studios**: Growing Pains

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pamela Adlon** as *Girl Joey*
- **Murphy Dunne** as *Mr. Kurtz*
- **Anne DeSalvo** as *Sister Serena*
- **Karen Black** as *Gladys Fitzpatrick*
- **Martin Mull** as *Warren Fitzpatrick*
- **Michael Hentz** as *Mouse / Bartholomew*
- **Joey Coleman** as *Whitey*
- **Christopher Brown** as *Blackie*
- **Georg Olden** as *Piper*
- **Stephen Stucker** as *Dr. Bender*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bad Manners online?
Bad Manners is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bad Manners worth watching?
Bad Manners holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 19 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bad Manners and when was it released?
Bad Manners is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bad Manners?
Bad Manners was directed by Robert Houston.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bad Manners — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/157862)
- [Bad Manners (1984) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087366/fullcredits/)
- [Bad Manners (1984 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Manners_(1984_film))
- [Bad Manners (1984) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/157862-bad-manners/cast)
- [Bad Manners (1984) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bad-manners-1984/credits)

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