Movie

Detention

“Goodbye Mister Chips, Hello Midnight Express”

★ 5.9(9)19981h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Andy Anderson
Release date: 1998-03-01
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Andersonfilm

Detention — trailer

About Detention

Detention is a 1998 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Horror genres, directed by Andy Anderson, starring John S. Davies, Marsha Dietlein and Meason Wiley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Detention in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After some personal trauma, Wilson Walmsley is invited to work as a substitute teacher in a suburban public high school. He finds lack of authority and interest in the school direction and teacher body; uncontrolled and abusive students in an environment of disrespect and lack of discipline. He becomes close to the arts teacher Louise and to the smart and abused student Joey. When he saves Louise from a sexual assault of the student Davey, Louise and him are sued by Davey's family lawyer; then Davey's girlfriend beats Louise. The upset Walmsley lures, drugs and kidnaps Joey and six troublemakers of his class and brings them to his isolate real estate in Alpine, Texas. When the seven students wake up, they are naked and caged in cages with electric fences. When Walmsley arrives, he advises that his class will begin, and any disrespect or lack of discipline will be duly punished, and shots Joey to make clear his intentions. And the class begins.

Cast

John S. Davies

William Walmsley

Marsha Dietlein

Louise Germain

Meason Wiley

Davey

Kirk E. Kelleykahn

Tony

Susana Gibb

Julie

Brandy Little

Tracey

Rebecca Sanabria

Maria

Jonathan Brent

Willie

Forest Denbow

Joey

Gail Cronauer

Ms. Nunca

Steven Fromholz

Teacher's Rep

Lee Ritchey

Principal Weaver

Themes & keywords

kidnappingtraumadark comedysubstitute teacherteacherbrainwashing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Detention in Mexico?+

Detention is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Detention on Netflix?+

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How long is Detention?+

Detention has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Detention?+

Detention stars John S. Davies, Marsha Dietlein, Meason Wiley, Kirk E. Kelleykahn and Susana Gibb.

When did Detention come out?+

Detention is a 1998 movie directed by Andy Anderson.

What genre is Detention?+

Detention is Drama, Comedy and Horror film.

Who directed Detention?+

Detention was directed by Andy Anderson.