Homework (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1982, Homework is a comedy and drama film directed by James Beshears, running about 90 minutes. “Every Young Man Needs a Teacher.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Good-looking but virginal "rockstar" teen Tommy (Michael Morgan) tries to score with some of the local high school girls. But a classmate's mom (Dame Joan Collins) decides to make a man out of him.
Who’s in it. Homework stars Joan Collins as Diane, Michael Morgan as Tommy, Shell Kepler as Lisa and Lanny Horn as Ralph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Homework has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homework page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homework tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homework (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homework change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homework worth watching?
- Homework holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homework?
- Homework stars Joan Collins, Michael Morgan, Shell Kepler, Lanny Horn and Erin Donovan.
- When was Homework released?
- Homework was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.