School Ties (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1992, School Ties is a drama film directed by Robert Mandel, running about 106 minutes. “Just because you’re accepted doesn’t mean you belong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.
Who’s in it. School Ties stars Brendan Fraser as David Greene, Matt Damon as Charlie Dillon, Chris O'Donnell as Chris Reece and Randall Batinkoff as Rip Van Kelt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, School Ties has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 School Ties page.
If you liked it. Fans of School Ties tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School Ties (1992)?
- In US, School Ties is available to 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 School Ties worth watching?
- School Ties holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in School Ties?
- School Ties stars Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, Chris O'Donnell, Randall Batinkoff and Ben Affleck.
- When was School Ties released?
- School Ties was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.