The Crusades

Released Jul 7, 2023

1h 20m

Comedy

Romance

List

18%

11 Reviews

Tomatometer

89%

100+ Ratings

Audience Score

For many, high school is supposed to be defined by wild parties, backseat hook-ups and a devil-may-care attitude. But, when three friends at Our Lady of the Crusades, an all boys high school, receive earth-shattering news about an upcoming merger with their rivals, they make a pact to have one last, epic weekend before their lives turn upside down. Along the way, however, they unknowingly make a dangerous enemy, "The Wrecking Crew", hell-bent on settling their vendetta at all costs. While dodging the authorities, love affairs and their sadistic archrivals, the choices they make over the weekend might end up changing their lives more than they ever could have imagined.

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Majito C

Amazing, got me spinning out everytime there was a change of scene and besides, Rudy Pankow stars in it, what more could a girl ask for?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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KB B

It wasn't the best movie of this genre I've seen but it wasn't horrible. Watch if there's nothing else on.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Bryce J

Genuinely funny and original. This indie feels like a big budget studio film. Was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across it. Feel like it's relatable no matter the age. Strong performances from the young actors and looking forward to what's to come from this team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/23

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Nicole T

This is an absurd critic rating. This is the first worthwhile high school comedy in ages. As a Catholic school victim, I can vouche for the portryal of the cruelty or indifference of many of the teachers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Angelo M

Whether you're in high school or in a retirement home, The Crusades is relatable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/23

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Sal C

A complete twist on the cliche high school film. Such a fresh take on the genre we all know and love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/23

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Leo Milano

Director

Rudy Pankow

Leo Grecco

Khalil Everage

Sean

Indiana Massara

Jess

Ryan Ashton

Jack Nozak

Ashley Nicole Williams

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Noel Murray

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There is some visual panache here, and scenes that show promise. But too much is missing.

Jul 7, 2023

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Marie Asner

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If you see this film in the afternoon, you may forget it by evening.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 3, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

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Just another so-so cliched high school film.

Rated: C

Jul 18, 2023

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Bradley Gibson

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The performances of the three leads and all of the cast are all solid and authentic.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 11, 2023

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Patrick McDonald

WBGR-FM (93.7 FM - Monroe, WI)

What the actual hell? This was one of the freshest takes on the high school hijinks film that I've seen in forever. There are no authoritarian rules, which gives the film a sardonic anarchy and weird vibe ... Leo Milano is a writer/director to watch.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 2023

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Hope Madden

The Screening Room Podcast

Sometimes funny but leans into cliche and delivers nothing new.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 7, 2023

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Synopsis

For many, high school is supposed to be defined by wild parties, backseat hook-ups and a devil-may-care attitude. But, when three friends at Our Lady of the Crusades, an all boys high school, receive earth-shattering news about an upcoming merger with their rivals, they make a pact to have one last, epic weekend before their lives turn upside down. Along the way, however, they unknowingly make a dangerous enemy, "The Wrecking Crew", hell-bent on settling their vendetta at all costs. While dodging the authorities, love affairs and their sadistic archrivals, the choices they make over the weekend might end up changing their lives more than they ever could have imagined.

Director: Leo Milano
Producer: Shaun Early, James Fraghia, David Oogie Kim, Edward R. Krieger Jr., Jared Smith, Nicholas Turturro, Tom McGregor, Gabby Smith, Nicholas Turturro III, Villam Ventures
Screenwriter: Leo Milano, Shaun Early, Jack Hussar
Distributor: VMI Worldwide
Production Co: Bad Little Thing
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 7, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 7, 2023
Runtime: 1h 20m

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