High School U.S.A. 1983
“Pick up your speed or get out of the way.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Rod Amateau
- Network
- Hill/Mandelker Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is High School U.S.A.?
Topic: Film "High School U.S.A." (1983). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 16, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hill/Mandelker Films
- Genres
- TV Movie, Romance, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 36 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Hill/Mandelker Films
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Overview
Topic: Film "High School U.S.A." (1983).
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Title: High School U.S.A.
Year: 1983.
Release Date (US): 10/16/1983.
Genres: TV Movie, Romance, Comedy (light comedy).
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Plot: Set in a senior high school class. J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique. This culminates in a race at the end of the movie between the two rivals.
Tagline: Pick up your speed or get out of the way.
Ratings: Kinobox.cz shows 53% or 52% (Source 2 says 53% in title and 52% in text - I should be careful here. Source 2 title says 53%, text says 52%.
Should you watch it?
“A high school senior competes against a rival for his girlfriend in this classic 1983 teen comedy.”
- Features an ensemble cast including Michael J. Fox and Anthony Edwards
- Captures the aesthetic of 1980s American high school comedies
- Culminates in a climactic race between the two lead rivals
- The plot follows a standard light comedy structure that some may find predictable
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic 1980s television movies featuring classic teen tropes and ensemble casts.
This is a lighthearted comedy with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes, suitable for viewers interested in period teen cinema.
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Where can I stream High School U.S.A.?
Streaming availability for this 1983 television movie varies by region and platform; check your local digital movie providers for current access.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1980s nostalgia and viewers interested in seeing early performances from its notable ensemble cast.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
High School U.S.A. is a standalone made-for-television film rather than a series, so there are no episodes to track.
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