Practical Joke (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, Practical Joke is a drama, family and romance film directed by Vladimir Menshov, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. At high school, some pupils decide to play a 'practical joke' on their teacher. On the day of midterm exam all of them say they she had told them the wrong date for the exam. She almost believed them, but then asked a girl known for her honesty and the girl could not lie. As a result everyone in the class gets an F for that midterm. That's a real problem for some of them - with an F they cannot have perfect GPA and will not enter prestige Universities. They want revenge...
Who’s in it. Practical Joke stars Dmitriy Kharatyan as Igor Grushko, Emily Deschanel as Suzanne Mathis, Gerardo Celasco as Detective Lopez and Naomi Tan as Dani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Practical Joke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Practical Joke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Practical Joke tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Practical Joke (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Practical Joke change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Practical Joke worth watching?
- Practical Joke holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Practical Joke?
- Practical Joke stars Dmitriy Kharatyan, Emily Deschanel, Gerardo Celasco, Naomi Tan and Sam Jaeger.
- When was Practical Joke released?
- Practical Joke was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.