PG-13

High School High

A Dangerous Mind is a terrible thing to waste.

1996 • 86 min • Comedy · Crime · Romance

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Synopsis

Richard Clark has just left the well-known Wellington Academy to teach at Marion Barry High School. Now, he will try to inspire the D-average students into making good grades and try to woo a fellow teacher.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

225 reviews

55 Audience · 225 · 100%

Richard Clark, a new teacher, takes on the challenge of inspiring students at a tough inner-city high school. He faces many comedic hurdles while trying to help his D-average students succeed and win over a fellow teacher. This spoof offers laughs with its over-the-top antics.

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

Heads up

Mild crude humor and suggestive dialogue
Some cartoonish violence and falls
Depicts smoking and drinking at parties

What it models well

Perseverance and dedication
Belief in potential
Making a difference

Talk about it after

Stereotypes in media
The challenges of education
Defining success beyond grades

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