Class of 1984 (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1982, Class of 1984 is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 98 minutes. “"We are the future! ...and nothing can stop us."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Andy is a new teacher at an inner city high school that is unlike any he has seen before. There are metal detectors at the front door and the place is basically run by a tough kid named Peter Stegman. Soon, Andy and Stegman become enemies and Stegman will stop at nothing to protect his turf and drug dealing business.
Who’s in it. Class of 1984 stars Perry King as Andrew Norris, Timothy Van Patten as Peter Stegman, Roddy McDowall as Terry Corrigan and Michael J. Fox as Arthur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Class of 1984 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Class of 1984 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Class of 1984 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Class of 1984 (1982)?
- In US, Class of 1984 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Class of 1984 worth watching?
- Class of 1984 holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Class of 1984?
- Class of 1984 stars Perry King, Timothy Van Patten, Roddy McDowall, Michael J. Fox and Merrie Lynn Ross.
- When was Class of 1984 released?
- Class of 1984 was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.