High School Confidential! (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1958, High School Confidential! is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 85 minutes. “Behind these "nice" school walls... A TEACHERS' NIGHTMARE!...A TEEN-AGE JUNGLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough kid comes to a new high school and begins muscling his way into the drug scene. This is a typical morality play of the era, filled with a naive view of drugs, nihilistic beat poetry, and some incredible '50s slang.
Who’s in it. High School Confidential! stars Russ Tamblyn as Tony Baker / Mike Wilson, Jan Sterling as Arlene Williams, John Drew Barrymore as J. I. Coleridge and Mamie Van Doren as Gwen Dulaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, High School Confidential! 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 High School Confidential! page.
If you liked it. Fans of High School Confidential! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High School Confidential! (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for High School Confidential! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is High School Confidential! worth watching?
- High School Confidential! holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High School Confidential!?
- High School Confidential! stars Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren and Jerry Lee Lewis.
- When was High School Confidential! released?
- High School Confidential! was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.