Old School

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Old School

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2003

1h 30m

Comedy

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After discovering his girlfriend has been participating in group sex, attorney Mitch feels his world come undone. He moves into a new place, which happens to be near a college campus, and tries to get his life back together. Two of his best friends, Frank and Beanie, start hanging out at Mitch's house, eventually turning the place into a wild party pad, much to the ire of the college's dean, Gordon "Cheese" Pritchard.

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Critics Consensus

While not consistently funny, the movie does have its moments.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/26/2010

3/5

Very politically incorrect; funny for many adults.

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Time Out

01/26/2006

Director Phillips confesses to frat membership in his youth, and even made a documentary on the subject. So why is this not funnier or more outrageous?

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

03/07/2005

2/4

Only fitfully funny, except when Ferrell is onscreen -- then you won't stop laughing.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

11/07/2020

7/10

Each comedian's distinct personality and contrasting style of humor lends to a diverting onscreen partnership.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

07/06/2010

Flawed, clich, contrived, and poorly developed...

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AskMen.com Staff

AskMen.com

02/17/2010

79/100

Mitch (Luke Wilson) has just been cheated on and moved into a nice new bachelor pad right near the local college. But when threatened with eviction by the dean of the college, Mitch's buddies Beanie (Vince Vaughn) and Frank (Will Ferrell) suggest that the

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Reese B.

@reeseburkett 1d

I can’t tell if I really liked this movie or just really like Luke Wilson. But regardless, it was a fun watch. I would definitely watch it again, just not with my dad next time LOL

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Jace E

@thefilmguy Feb 25

Eh... I guess I went in with too high of expectations. Most of the jokes didn't land, most of the cast was unlikable and most of the plot felt forced. I might have enjoyed it more watching it in my early twenties with a bunch of friends. Best Character: Frank Best Quote: "Earmuffs." - Beanie Best Scene: Standing on the Roof

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Steven F.

@SteveGotScored Feb 12

One of the funniest college movies of all time!

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Aladin P

@Aladin Jan 17

This movie i dump not funny not comedy

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown Dec 30

Wilson, Ferrell and Vaughan can't be beat as guys trying to capitalize on the college scene. Frank the Tank

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Dec 3

It was good. Fun cast. Always worth a rewatch.

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Synopsis

After discovering his girlfriend has been participating in group sex, attorney Mitch feels his world come undone. He moves into a new place, which happens to be near a college campus, and tries to get his life back together. Two of his best friends, Frank and Beanie, start hanging out at Mitch's house, eventually turning the place into a wild party pad, much to the ire of the college's dean, Gordon "Cheese" Pritchard.

Director: Todd Phillips
Producer: Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck, Todd Phillips
Screenwriter: Scot Armstrong, Todd Phillips
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks Pictures, The Montecito Picture Company, Montecito Picture Company
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Some Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 21, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.6M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, SDDS, Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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