One Eight Seven (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, One Eight Seven is a thriller and drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds, running about 119 minutes. “When schools become war zones and both sides start taking casualties, what then?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After surviving a stabbing by a student, teacher Trevor Garfield moves from New York to Los Angeles. There, he resumes teaching as a substitute teacher. The education system, where violent bullies control the classrooms and the administration is afraid of lawsuits, slowly drives Garfield mad.
Who’s in it. One Eight Seven stars Samuel L. Jackson as Trevor Garfield, John Heard as Dave Childress, Kelly Rowan as Ellen Henry and Clifton Collins Jr. as Cesar Sanchez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, One Eight Seven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Eight Seven page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Eight Seven tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Eight Seven (1997)?
- In US, One Eight Seven is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Eight Seven worth watching?
- One Eight Seven holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Eight Seven?
- One Eight Seven stars Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, Kelly Rowan, Clifton Collins Jr. and Tony Plana.
- When was One Eight Seven released?
- One Eight Seven was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.