A Long Way to School (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, A Long Way to School is a comedy, fantasy, family and western film directed by Rolf Losansky, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy fantasizes his way to school into a battle between cowboys and Indians, where the bad guys want to steal some gold medals. Real events and fantasy interacts in his mind.
Who’s in it. A Long Way to School stars Frank Träger as Alex Hoffmann, Iris Riffert as Maren Burmester, Klaus Piontek as Direktor Duck and Rolf Hoppe as Ein Guter Reiter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Long Way to School 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 A Long Way to School page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Long Way to School tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Long Way to School (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Long Way to School change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Long Way to School worth watching?
- A Long Way to School holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Long Way to School?
- A Long Way to School stars Frank Träger, Iris Riffert, Klaus Piontek, Rolf Hoppe and Barbara Schnitzler.
- When was A Long Way to School released?
- A Long Way to School was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.