Up the Academy 1980
“The education they got wasn't in books.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Network
- Warner Bros. Pictures
What is Up the Academy?
Up the Academy is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 6, 1980
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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Overview
Up the Academy is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Four misfit teens tumble through military training, turning strict drills into chaotic fun.”
- Ralph Macchio appears early in his career
- Lighthearted 1980s comedy style
- Humorous take on strict discipline
- Low-budget production values
- May feel dated to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy goofy teen comedies set in a strict school environment.
Suitable for teen and adult audiences; contains mild slapstick humor and mild language.
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What genre is Up the Academy?
Up the Academy is an American comedy film.
Who directed Up the Academy?
The film was directed by Robert Downey Sr.
When was Up the Academy released?
It was released in the United States on June 6, 1980.
Which notable actor appears in the film?
Ralph Macchio is among the cast members.
What is the basic premise of the film?
Four boys are sent to a military academy where they try to have fun despite strict discipline.
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