How I Got Into College (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, How I Got Into College is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Savage Steve Holland, running about 86 minutes. “A horror story so intense, so barbaric, so frightening it will have you running for your local army recruiter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl, and object of Marlon's affections attempt to get into a small Pennsylvania college. Jessica fights off her parent's expectation of going to their alma mater of the University of Michigan, while Marlon fights his grades and SAT scores.
Who’s in it. How I Got Into College stars Anthony Edwards as Kip Hammett, Corey Parker as Marlon Browne, Lara Flynn Boyle as Jessica Kailo and Finn Carter as Nina Sachie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, How I Got Into College has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How I Got Into College page.
If you liked it. Fans of How I Got Into College tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How I Got Into College (1989)?
- In US, How I Got Into College is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How I Got Into College worth watching?
- How I Got Into College holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How I Got Into College?
- How I Got Into College stars Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Finn Carter and Gary Owens.
- When was How I Got Into College released?
- How I Got Into College was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.