School for Scoundrels (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2006, School for Scoundrels is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Todd Phillips, running about 100 minutes. “Life's A Game. Learn How To Play.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young guy short on luck, enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when his teacher has the same agenda.
Who’s in it. School for Scoundrels stars Billy Bob Thornton as Dr. P, Jon Heder as Roger, Jacinda Barrett as Amanda and Sarah Silverman as Becky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, School for Scoundrels has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $17.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 School for Scoundrels page.
If you liked it. Fans of School for Scoundrels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School for Scoundrels (2006)?
- In US, School for Scoundrels is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 School for Scoundrels worth watching?
- School for Scoundrels holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in School for Scoundrels?
- School for Scoundrels stars Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Heder, Jacinda Barrett, Sarah Silverman and Michael Clarke Duncan.