Accepted
When every college turned them down. . . they made one up.
Directed by Steve Pink
Produced by Universal Pictures, Shady Acres Entertainment
A lighthearted comedy about misfits creating their own college that celebrates friendship, ingenuity, and rejecting conventional paths.
A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.
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Is Accepted sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Accepted easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does Accepted end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Accepted one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of films.
Is Accepted violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.
Is Accepted scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Like Accepted
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Same Mood as Accepted
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Like Accepted, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Accepted, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Accepted, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
