Where can I watch The Principal (1987)?

In US, The Principal is available to stream on Philo, and 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 The Principal worth watching?

The Principal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Principal?

The Principal stars Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Michael Wright and J.J. Cohen.

When was The Principal released?

The Principal was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.

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The Principal (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1987, The Principal is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Christopher Cain, running about 109 minutes. “He's teaching the students at Brandel High two words... NO MORE.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.

Who’s in it. The Principal stars Jim Belushi as Rick Latimer, Louis Gossett Jr. as Jake Phillips, Rae Dawn Chong as Hilary Orozco and Michael Wright as Victor Duncan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Principal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and 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 The Principal page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Principal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Principal (1987)?: In US, The Principal is available to stream on Philo, and 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 The Principal worth watching?: The Principal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Principal?: The Principal stars Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Michael Wright and J.J. Cohen.
When was The Principal released?: The Principal was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.