Old School

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Old School

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Released Feb 21, 2003

1h 30m

Comedy

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After discovering his girlfriend has been participating in group sex, attorney Mitch feels his world come undone. He moves into a new place, which happens to be near a college campus, and tries to get his life back together. Two of his best friends, Frank and Beanie, start hanging out at Mitch's house, eventually turning the place into a wild party pad, much to the ire of the college's dean, Gordon "Cheese" Pritchard.

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While not consistently funny, the movie does have its moments.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Very politically incorrect; funny for many adults.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2010

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Time Out

Director Phillips confesses to frat membership in his youth, and even made a documentary on the subject. So why is this not funnier or more outrageous?

Jan 26, 2006

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Only fitfully funny, except when Ferrell is onscreen -- then you won't stop laughing.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 7, 2005

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Each comedian's distinct personality and contrasting style of humor lends to a diverting onscreen partnership.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 7, 2020

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Flawed, clich, contrived, and poorly developed...

Jul 6, 2010

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AskMen.com Staff

AskMen.com

Mitch (Luke Wilson) has just been cheated on and moved into a nice new bachelor pad right near the local college. But when threatened with eviction by the dean of the college, Mitch's buddies Beanie (Vince Vaughn) and Frank (Will Ferrell) suggest that the

Rated: 79/100

Feb 17, 2010

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Audience Member

Watched on TV, had some funny moments...but it was way overhyped. Not that good or funny. I will say, Vince Vaughn is a hilarious dude.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Frans B

Very funny. Well written and brought to screen by Todd Phillips. Great cinematography. Very capable cast all excel in character. Funny, sometimes silly (as it should be), fast paced and zany. Very entertaining

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Ed R

An instant comedy classic for the ages!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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R P

Comedy now and then, slick good one

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Stephen C

Theatrical and extended versions are equally funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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Audience Member

It was fun watch. I enjoyed it...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/05/25

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Nicole

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Synopsis

After discovering his girlfriend has been participating in group sex, attorney Mitch feels his world come undone. He moves into a new place, which happens to be near a college campus, and tries to get his life back together. Two of his best friends, Frank and Beanie, start hanging out at Mitch's house, eventually turning the place into a wild party pad, much to the ire of the college's dean, Gordon "Cheese" Pritchard.

Director: Todd Phillips
Producer: Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck, Todd Phillips
Screenwriter: Scot Armstrong, Todd Phillips
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks Pictures, The Montecito Picture Company, Montecito Picture Company
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Some Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 21, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.6M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, SDDS, Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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