Up the Academy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1980, Up the Academy is a comedy film directed by Robert Downey Sr., running about 87 minutes. “The education they got wasn't in books.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
Who’s in it. Up the Academy stars Ralph Macchio as Chooch Bombalazzi, Wendell Brown as Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur, Tommy Citera as Hash and Hutch Parker as Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Up the Academy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up the Academy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the Academy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the Academy (1980)?
- In US, Up the Academy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up the Academy worth watching?
- Up the Academy holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up the Academy?
- Up the Academy stars Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera, Hutch Parker and Harry Teinowitz.
- When was Up the Academy released?
- Up the Academy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.