Screwball Academy (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1986, Screwball Academy is a notable film directed by John Blanchard, running about 88 minutes. “This time the lunatics have taken over the academy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Foxy filmmaker Liberty Jean and her movie company arrive at Wagatno Beach to film a torrid movie called "Say Cheese", going against the wishes of the puritanical Church of the Divine Light, leading all hell to break loose. The church's phony leader Bishop Wally plans to lead a holy war of the highly religious against the trashy film. That's when a bumbling gang of thugs are hired to sabotage the production whenever they can. How will the film crew get out of this one?
Who’s in it. Screwball Academy stars Colleen Camp as Liberty Jean, Kenneth Welsh as Elder Seth, Christine Cattell as Lita Lata and Damian Lee as Bishop Wally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Screwball Academy 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 Screwball Academy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Screwball Academy (1986)?
- In US, Screwball Academy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Screwball Academy worth watching?
- Screwball Academy holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Screwball Academy?
- Screwball Academy stars Colleen Camp, Kenneth Welsh, Christine Cattell, Damian Lee and Angus MacInnes.
- When was Screwball Academy released?
- Screwball Academy was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.