Junior High School (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1978, Junior High School is a comedy, family and music film directed by Michael Nankin, running about 37 minutes.
What it’s about. Before GLEE, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, or even the movie GREASE, four young film school graduates created this all-singing, all-dancing, award-winning musical. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL pokes fun at 1970s school traditions while following an awkward 8th grade boy's pursuit of the most beautiful girl on campus.
Who’s in it. Junior High School stars P. David Ebersole as Jerry, Karen Capelle as Lori, Kirk Burnett as Paul and Mikal Robert Taylor as Keith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Junior High School has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Junior High School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Junior High School tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Junior High School (1978)?
- In US, Junior High School is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Junior High School worth watching?
- Junior High School holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Junior High School?
- Junior High School stars P. David Ebersole, Karen Capelle, Kirk Burnett, Mikal Robert Taylor and Toni Mazarin.
- When was Junior High School released?
- Junior High School was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 37 minutes.