School Daze (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, School Daze is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Spike Lee, running about 121 minutes. “A new comedy with music.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fraternity and sorority members clash with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend.
Who’s in it. School Daze stars Laurence Fishburne as Vaughn 'Dap' Dunlap, Giancarlo Esposito as Julian 'Dean Big Brother Almighty' Eaves, Tisha Campbell as Jane Toussaint and Ossie Davis as Coach Odom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, School Daze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core 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 Daze page.
If you liked it. Fans of School Daze tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School Daze (1988)?
- In US, School Daze is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 Daze worth watching?
- School Daze holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in School Daze?
- School Daze stars Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell, Ossie Davis and Joe Seneca.
- When was School Daze released?
- School Daze was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.