Private School
Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Christine. Meanwhile, Jim's friend Bubba embarks on a series of sexual escapades, including dressing up as a woman to access the girls' locker room. Despite Jim and Christine's efforts to spend some time alone, various shenanigans and schemes interfere.
Critics Sentiment
Jordan rides past and flashes her breasts at Jim
Christine discovers Jim with Jordan and leaves heartbroken
The film drops significantly when Christine discovers Jim with Jordan, breaking up the sweet romance that reviewers considered the movie's strongest element.
Reviews show Private School as a mixed bag that peaks during Betsy Russell's memorable physical scenes but suffers from unoriginal humor and thin plotting. The sweet romance between Cates and Modine provides the film's heart and highest praise, while the crude comedy elements receive harsh criticism for being unfunny and derivative. Most reviewers acknowledge it as a typical 1980s teen sex comedy that works primarily as nostalgic entertainment rather than quality filmmaking.
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Phoebe Cates
Christine Ramsey
Betsy Russell
Jordan Leigh-Jenson
Matthew Modine
Jim Green
Michael Zorek
Bubba Beauregard
Fran Ryan
Miss Dutchbok
Kathleen Wilhoite
Betsy
Ray Walston
Chauncey
Sylvia Kristel
Ms. Regina Copoletta
Frank Aletter
Mr. Leigh-Jensen
Jonathan Prince
Roy
Richard Stahl
Mr. Flugel
Julie Payne
Coach Whelan
Frances Bay
Birdie Fallmouth
Burke Byrnes
Mr. Ramsay
Steve Levitt
Bellboy
Lynda Wiesmeier
School Girl
Nadine Van der Velde
School Girl
Paula Abdul
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Martin Mull
Drug Store Clerk (uncredited)
Brinke Stevens
School Girl (uncredited)
Crew
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