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Summer School

“At Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher.”

★ 6.4(276)19871h 37m

Comedy

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Summer School is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Carl Reiner
Release date: 1987-07-22
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $35,114,428
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Summer School — trailer

About Summer School

Summer School is a 1987 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Carl Reiner, starring Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley and Courtney Thorne-Smith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 276 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Summer School in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.

Cast

Mark Harmon

Mr. Freddy Shoop

Kirstie Alley

Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishop

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Pam House

Dean Cameron

Francis 'Chainsaw' Gremp

Gary Riley

Dave Frazier

Shawnee Smith

Rhonda Altobello

Fabiana Udenio

Anna-Maria Mazarelli

Ken Olandt

Larry Kazamias

Robin Thomas

Vice Principal Phil Gills

Kelly Jo Minter

Denise Green (as Kelly Minter)

Richard Steven Horvitz

Alan Eakian

Carl Reiner

Mr. Dearadorian

Themes & keywords

high schoolteachermisfitteen movieschoolsummerteachingsummer school

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Summer School in United States?+

In United States, Summer School is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Summer School on Netflix?+

Summer School is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Summer School?+

Summer School has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Summer School?+

Summer School stars Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Dean Cameron and Gary Riley.

When did Summer School come out?+

Summer School is a 1987 movie directed by Carl Reiner.

What genre is Summer School?+

Summer School is Comedy film.

Who directed Summer School?+

Summer School was directed by Carl Reiner.