Loose Screws (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, Loose Screws is a comedy film directed by Rafal Zielinski, running about 92 minutes. “More fun than you can shake your stick at!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brad, Steve, Hue, and Marvin are four get-nowhere boys who are forced into summer school, ending up at Cockswell Academy under the supervision of Principal Arsenault. The boys play a game where they earn points for every girl with which they score. On misadventures of their own, they decide to go for the ultimate 100-point score, Mona Lott, the new French teacher. But when they're unable to get a shot at her, they end up in the unforgiving clutches of the principal. After all is lost, they take one final chance during the school's anniversary celebration.
Who’s in it. Loose Screws stars Bryan Genesse as Brad Lovett, Lance Van Der Kolk as Steve Hardman, Alan Deveau as Hugh G. Rection and Jason Warren as Marvin Eatmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Loose Screws has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loose Screws page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loose Screws tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loose Screws (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Loose Screws change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Loose Screws worth watching?
- Loose Screws holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loose Screws?
- Loose Screws stars Bryan Genesse, Lance Van Der Kolk, Alan Deveau, Jason Warren and Annie McAuley.
- When was Loose Screws released?
- Loose Screws was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.