Old School

Old School

All the fun of college. None of the education.

Directed by Todd Phillips

Produced by The Montecito Picture Company, DreamWorks Pictures

200392 min6.6 / 10

A high-energy, irreverent comedy about male friendship and recapturing youth through excess and absurdity.

Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Old School scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Old School sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Old School easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Old School violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

  • Does Old School end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Old School, and what each one shares →

Like Old School

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Old School

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Old School, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Old School, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Old School, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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