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Summer School (1987)

β€œAt Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher.”

  • PG-13
  • 97 min
  • Comedy
  • imdb logo 6.6/10 (22095 votes)

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Plot

In the sun-soaked world of high school summer break, Freddy Shoop, the school's laid-back gym teacher, finds his laid-back vacation dreams dashed when he's roped into taking charge of the least glamorous part of the educational year – summer school. Saddled with a class full of misfit goof-offs, Shoop, as disinterested as his most uninspired student, is tasked with teaching an English class that seems destined for disaster. Shoop, however, isn't your typical teacher. His unconventional methods, including a series of fun-filled field trips, begin to resonate with the motley crew of students, turning the dreaded summer school program into a unique blend of education and adventure. What was once a summer of dread becomes a season of unexpected connections and camaraderie. As the summer unfolds, Shoop finds an unexpected ally in a motivated colleague, who he secretly harbors feelings for. With her help, he starts to understand his students better, moving past bribery attempts and fostering genuine concern for their futures. This transformation turns Shoop from a reluctant summer school teacher into an unlikely mentor, inspiring his students and possibly finding love along the way. Summer School (1987) is a light-hearted journey that explores the unlikely bonds that form in the most unexpected places, reminding us that learning doesn't stop when the final school bell rings, and that the teacher's desk can be the starting point for life's most important lessons.

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Summer School is a comedy movie featuring Mark Harmon.

Summer School is currently streaming on AMC, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and DIRECTV.

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