The Student Body (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1976, The Student Body is a comedy and drama film directed by Gus Trikonis, running about 76 minutes. “A secret campus experiment ... from inmates to classmates ... to playmates ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carrie, Mitzie, and Chicago get in trouble a lot in the women's prison, but are offered early parolement if they agree to become subjects of a study on human aggression and antisocial behavior at a Kansas City college. Dr. Blalock, the professor in charge of the study, is accepting money under the table from a shady government contact to use an experimental drug on the women. The drug induces the same hostile behavior the doctor is supposedly trying to cure, and after a while the women have a hard time conducting themselves in a civil manner.
Who’s in it. The Student Body stars Warren Stevens as Dr. Blalock, Jillian Kesner as Carrie, Janice Heiden as Chicago and June Fairchild as Mitzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Student Body has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Student Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Student Body tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Student Body (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Student Body change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Student Body worth watching?
- The Student Body holds an audience score of 4.5 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 The Student Body?
- The Student Body stars Warren Stevens, Jillian Kesner, Janice Heiden, June Fairchild and Peter Hooten.
- When was The Student Body released?
- The Student Body was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.