Summer School (1987)
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Strand Theatre - Ohio
28 East Winter Street, Delaware, OH
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- Official Trailer (02:15)
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No sunglasses on the dog in the actual movie - disappointing.
MattHSep 12, 2020My go to cinematic comfort food. I know every shot. I truly miss Carl Reiner and wish I could thank him for Chainsaw and Dave.
Joe LynchJun 24, 2025One of my favorite comedies growing up and one of the first movies I remember recording off tv. I would kill to still have that tape. Stacked cast and effortlessly watchable. Rick Baker was having fun with these practical effects. The petting zoo scene is an all…
JosephK - Jul 25, 2021
Annual screen a rousing success as always. I’m going to hell but it’s my favorite Carl Reiner. Chainsaw is a terrible person but still my childhood spirit animal. Was Mark Harmon and his Gym Teacher Dad Bod any hotter than this?
Joe LynchApr 26, 2026Another hangover choice to expose horror friends to Chainsaw and Dave and ease back with old friends at Malibu High. A little earlier than we usually watch annually but a perfect medication for some easy breezy laughs from the great Carl Reiner and a wonder cast of 80’s…
Joe LynchApr 28, 2024"The name's Chainsaw." "As in Black and Decker?" "No, as in Texas Massacre." Summer School is a classic 80's high school goofball comedy from the 80's starring Mark Harmon and Kirstie Alley. It's silly and the the plot doesn't make a lot of sense and the whole movie…
Xeremy Hall 🟠🟢🔵 - Apr 24, 2023
5 Reasons I Love Summer School By Dave 1. Chainsaw and Dave are my spirit animals, even though they pronounce Tobe Hooper’s name like he’s French. They’re also responsible for the second best killer rabbit scene in movie history. 2. Shawnee Smith is a forever crush and…
Dave EdwardsSep 21, 2014This menstruation thing? It's a scam! Women are so lucky. -Dave Before Beavis and Butt-Head, before Jay and Silent Bob there was Chainsaw and Dave! Sure Dean Cameron and Gary Riley might not of had the greatest of careers going forward, but they were ahead of their…
Mr. DuLacAug 10, 2024"Summer School" is a 1987 comedy directed by Carl Reiner. The narrative of the film follows Freddy Shoop, a high school P.E. teacher who has his heart set on his planned Hawaiian vacation. Unfortunately for him, he gets a rude awakening in the form of teaching summer…
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The Plunkanson is "meh" onSummer SchoolWasn’t that funny. Seemed semi realistic. Pace was very rushed. Flow wasn’t very flowy. Things just sort of happened and ideas were mentioned but never fully developed. Probably won’t watch a second time. 3/10
Orlando Ramone lovedSummer SchoolI forgot how much I loved this movie! It’s a perfect depiction of 1980s high school life and culture. This movie can go on a great 80s triple feature with Fast Times and Sixteen Candles.
Payson Hoiseck is "meh" onSummer SchoolA typical 80’s high school movie. Has some funny scenes but I mostly put this on for background noise.
- Xzyla lovedSummer School
Such a good movie! Weird seeing Gibs so loose and care free but hilarious none the less
Cee likedSummer Schoolam i a lesbian? yes. can young mark harmon get it? yes. these things can coexist
Mr. B is "meh" onSummer SchoolIt’s a little weird and kind of a typical 80’s movie but it’s watchable.
- trinity jose lovedSummer School
one of my fav 80s movies. so funny like tears coming out of my eyes
Soonersboy likedSummer SchoolAwesome movie
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Metacritic
Proud to be junk food, but it still tackles the serious subjects of illiteracy, teen-age pregnancy and young adult alcoholism. [22 July 1987]
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
It has a lack of ambition and energy that is almost total: It's the most this movie can do to roll over and ask for a little more lotion on its back. [22 July 1987]
Dave Kehr
Chicago Tribune
The film's only bright idea is a duo named Chain Saw (Cameron) and Dave (Riley), who love horror films and instigate grisly but imaginative practical jokes, like pretending to be attacked by bunnies when the class makes a field trip to a petting zoo.
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summer School (1987) (1987) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Summer School (1987) (1987)?
The movie is 1hr 37min long.
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