Black School Rules (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Black School Rules is a drama film directed by Shintaro Sugawara, running about 118 minutes. “Rewrite Tomorrow” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sōra is a high school student who is basically invisible at school. He is friends with Chūya, who is an unpredictable character that often surprises those around him. Sōra and Chūya both have feelings for the same classmate, Kio Machida. The Machida girl refuses to come to class, because she doesn't want to dye her naturally brown hair black. Their school has unreasonable school rules, especially about uniforms, which include requiring all students to have black hair. Sōra and Chūya decide to stand up to change their school's black school rules so that Machida won’t have to repeat a year of school from missing too many classes.
Who’s in it. Black School Rules stars Shori Sato as Sōra Onoda, Kaito Takahashi as Chūya Tsukioka, Serena Motola as Kio Machida and Juri Tanaka as Michiro Matsumoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Black School Rules has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black School Rules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black School Rules tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black School Rules (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black School Rules change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black School Rules worth watching?
- Black School Rules holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black School Rules?
- Black School Rules stars Shori Sato, Kaito Takahashi, Serena Motola, Juri Tanaka and Hosshan.
- When was Black School Rules released?
- Black School Rules was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.