Cutting Class (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1989, Cutting Class is a horror film directed by Rospo Pallenberg, running about 91 minutes. “No one said surviving high school would be easy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school student Paula Carson's affections are being sought after by two of her classmates: Dwight, the "bad boy", and Brian, a disturbed young man who has just been released from a mental hospital where he was committed following the suspicious death of his father. Soon after being released, more murders start happening. Is Brian back to his old tricks, or is Dwight just trying to eliminate the competition?
Who’s in it. Cutting Class stars Donovan Leitch as Brian Woods, Jill Schoelen as Paula Carson, Brad Pitt as Dwight Ingalls and Roddy McDowall as Mr. Dante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cutting Class has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cutting Class page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cutting Class tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cutting Class (1989)?
- In US, Cutting Class is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cutting Class worth watching?
- Cutting Class holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cutting Class?
- Cutting Class stars Donovan Leitch, Jill Schoelen, Brad Pitt, Roddy McDowall and Martin Mull.
- When was Cutting Class released?
- Cutting Class was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
