Private School (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1983, Private School is a comedy and romance film directed by Noel Black, running about 89 minutes. “You won't believe what goes on and what comes off in... Private School” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Christine. Meanwhile, Jim's friend Bubba embarks on a series of sexual escapades, including dressing up as a woman to access the girls' locker room. Despite Jim and Christine's efforts to spend some time alone, various shenanigans and schemes interfere.
Who’s in it. Private School stars Phoebe Cates as Christine Ramsey, Betsy Russell as Jordan Leigh-Jenson, Matthew Modine as Jim Green and Michael Zorek as Bubba Beauregard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Private School has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Private School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private School tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private School (1983)?
- In US, Private School is available to 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 Private School worth watching?
- Private School holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private School?
- Private School stars Phoebe Cates, Betsy Russell, Matthew Modine, Michael Zorek and Fran Ryan.
- When was Private School released?
- Private School was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.