Night School
Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.
Critics Sentiment
Teddy convinces classmates to break into school and steal answers
Carrie discovers the cheating and expels Teddy from night school
The film drops sharply when Teddy gets expelled after the test stealing scheme, falling from the comedic high of the heist to dramatic consequences.
Night School follows a predictable but generally entertaining arc, with Tiffany Haddish's teaching performance and ensemble moments providing the strongest comedic beats. The film stumbles with pacing issues and formulaic plotting in the middle section, but recovers with its positive message about learning disabilities and second chances. Most critics found it moderately amusing rather than hilarious, appreciating the cast's commitment despite the familiar Kevin Hart comedy formula.
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Kevin Hart
Teddy
Tiffany Haddish
Carrie
Rob Riggle
Mackenzie
Romany Malco
Jaylen
Taran Killam
Stewart
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Lisa
Al Madrigal
Luis
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Theresa
Keith David
Gerald
Anne Winters
Mila
Fat Joe
Bobby
Ben Schwartz
Marvin
Yvonne Orji
Maya
Bresha Webb
Denise
Jeff Rose
Isaac
Donna Biscoe
Carole Walker
Owen Harn
Randy
Zach Osterman
Little Mac
Janet Metzger
Music Teacher
Tim Ware
Joe
Crew
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