Making the Grade (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Making the Grade is a comedy and romance film directed by Dorian Walker, running about 105 minutes. “His major was attitude.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lazy preppie Palmer Woodrow hires street-smart Eddie Keaton to go to school for him while he lives it up in Europe. Eddie falls in love with preppie gal Tracey, upsetting Biff, the Hoover Academy bully. When his bookie from the old neighborhood, Dice, comes to collect on Eddie's gambling debts and Palmer returns early from Europe, the the scheme slowly starts to unravel. Soon, Eddie can't even tell whose side he's really on.
Who’s in it. Making the Grade stars Judd Nelson as Eddie Keaton, Dana Olsen as Palmer Woodrow, Jonna Lee as Tracey Hoover and Gordon Jump as Mr. Harriman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Making the Grade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making the Grade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making the Grade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making the Grade (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making the Grade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Making the Grade worth watching?
- Making the Grade holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making the Grade?
- Making the Grade stars Judd Nelson, Dana Olsen, Jonna Lee, Gordon Jump and Walter Olkewicz.
- When was Making the Grade released?
- Making the Grade was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.