Accepted (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, Accepted is a comedy film directed by Steve Pink, running about 93 minutes. “When every college turned them down. . . they made one up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.
Who’s in it. Accepted stars Justin Long as Bartleby Gaines, Jonah Hill as Sherman Schrader, Blake Lively as Monica Moreland and Adam Herschman as Glen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Accepted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.5M at the box office.
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 Accepted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Accepted tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Accepted (2006)?
- In US, Accepted 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 Accepted worth watching?
- Accepted holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Accepted?
- Accepted stars Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, Adam Herschman and Columbus Short.
- When was Accepted released?
- Accepted was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.