Hiding Out
PG-13

Hiding Out

There's only one thing more frightening than murder.. High School

1987 • 98 min • Comedy · Thriller · Romance · Drama

Synopsis

A very successful stock broker is called to court to testify against a mob boss who was into some inside trading. Andrew Morenski must become Max Hauser and go back to high school for protection from the mob.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
58
Movie Knight Score
48 reviews
  • 58 Audience · 48 · 100%

To escape a mob hit, a young stockbroker goes into witness protection and must pretend to be a high school student. He navigates the challenges of teenage life while trying to keep his true identity a secret from his new friends and the criminals pursuing him.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Some peril from mobsters
  • Brief teenage dating situations
  • Occasional strong language

What it models well

  • Adapting to new situations
  • The importance of honesty
  • Forming unexpected friendships

Talk about it after

  • What it means to live under a different identity
  • The dangers of illegal financial activities
  • How to handle pressure from peers or dangerous situations

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Top billed cast

Director: Bob Giraldi • Crew: Jeff Rothberg, Joe Menosky

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Details

TMDB audience
5.8/10 (48)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released

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