High School Hero (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, High School Hero is a comedy film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, running about 69 minutes. “A Story of "FORWARD PASSES!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The students at Whitney High School are down in the dumps since their football team faces almost certain defeat and hasn't won a game in 28 years. The school paper may have to suspend publication because the circulation is so low and the principal intends to replace student performers at the school bazaar with professionals.
Who’s in it. High School Hero stars Freddie Stewart as Frankie Trimball, Freddie Stewart as Freddie Trimball, June Preisser as Dodie Rogers and Anne Rooney as Addie Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, High School Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High School Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of High School Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High School Hero (1946)?
- In US, High School Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High School Hero worth watching?
- High School Hero holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High School Hero?
- High School Hero stars Freddie Stewart, Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Anne Rooney and Noel Neill.
- When was High School Hero released?
- High School Hero was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.