How I Got Into College
"A horror story so intense, so barbaric, so frightening it will have you running for your local army recruiter."
Originally released in 1989. How I Got Into College is a comedy/romance film. directed by Savage Steve Holland. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, and Lara Flynn Boyle
Synopsis
High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (41 votes)
Box Office
$1.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,642,239
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How I Got Into College about?
High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top c...
Who directed How I Got Into College?
How I Got Into College was directed by Savage Steve Holland.
How long is How I Got Into College?
How I Got Into College has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was How I Got Into College released?
How I Got Into College was released on May 19, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in How I Got Into College?
The main cast of How I Got Into College includes Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Finn Carter, Charles Rocket.