School of Life (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2005, School of Life is a comedy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by William Dear, running about 111 minutes. “This School Rocks!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most fondly called Stormin' Norman Warner has won the award. Now that he has died, the burden of carrying the legacy falls into the hands of Matt Warner, the son of the late Norman Warner who has always lived in the shadow of his father.

Who’s in it. School of Life stars David Paymer as Matt Warner, Ryan Reynolds as Mr. D, Andrew Robb as Dylan Warner and Kate Vernon as Elli Warner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, School of Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School of Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of School of Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch School of Life (2005)?
In US, School of Life is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Dove Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is School of Life worth watching?
School of Life holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in School of Life?
School of Life stars David Paymer, Ryan Reynolds, Andrew Robb, Kate Vernon and Leila Johnson.
When was School of Life released?
School of Life was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.