PG-13

Three O'Clock High

Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history.

1987 • 99 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

311 reviews

68 Audience · 311 · 100%

High schooler Jerry Mitchell accidentally provokes the school's toughest new kid, Buddy Revell, into a fight scheduled for after school. Jerry spends the day desperately trying to avoid the confrontation, leading to increasingly chaotic and comedic situations. It's a humorous look at navigating high school fears.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some instances of bullying and implied violence.
Occasional mild language.
Situational humor that might be lost on younger viewers.

What it models well

Overcoming fear
Standing up for yourself
Facing challenges

Talk about it after

How to handle bullies or difficult situations at school.
The pressure to conform versus doing what's right.
Finding courage when you're scared.

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