Three O'Clock High

Three O'Clock High

Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history.

Directed by Phil Joanou

Produced by Universal Pictures

198799 min6.8 / 10

A high-energy 1980s teen comedy built on the escalating dread of an impending schoolyard confrontation, balancing genuine anxiety with comedic relief and ultimately hopeful resolution.

Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.

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  • Is Three O'Clock High sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Three O'Clock High easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Three O'Clock High end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Three O'Clock High violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Three O'Clock High scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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68/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity70

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Surprise74

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Love60

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