Class (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 5.9

Class poster

Released in 1983, Class is a comedy and drama film directed by Lewis John Carlino, running about 98 minutes. “The good news is Jonathan's having his first affair. The bad news is she's his roommate's mother.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is emboldened to seek out older women in the cocktail lounges of nearby Chicago, where he meets and beds the alluring Ellen, who unfortunately turns out to be Skip's mother. The division between the friends is further deepened when a cheating scandal engulfs the school.

Who’s in it. Class stars Jacqueline Bisset as Ellen, Rob Lowe as Skip, Andrew McCarthy as Jonathan and Cliff Robertson as Mr. Burroughs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Class has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Class page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Class (1983)?
In US, Class is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Class worth watching?
Class holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Class?
Class stars Jacqueline Bisset, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Cliff Robertson and Stuart Margolin.
When was Class released?
Class was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.