Andy Dick, Artie Lange, Craig Kilborn, Elisha Cuthbert, Ellen Pompeo ...( see more  see more... ) , Harve Presnell , Jeremy Piven , Jerod Mixon , Juliette Lewis , Leah Remini , Luke Wilson , Matt Walsh , Patrick Cranshaw , Perrey Reeves , Rick Gonzalez , Sara Bryan , Sara Tanaka , Seann William Scott , Snoop Dogg , Terry Reeves , Vince Vaughn , Will Ferrell

A trio of twenty something buddies tries to recapture the outrageous, irrepressible fun of their college years by starting their own off-campus frat house. Mitch, Frank and Beanie have all reached a c...( read more  read more... )rossroads in their lives. They can choose to be responsible adults, with wives, families and steady jobs--or they can postpone adulthood in favor of the reckless abandon of frat house living with all the fun and none of the education. No contest.

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60% liked it

168 critics

R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Release Date: February 21, 2003

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DVD Release Date: June 10, 2003

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  • November 23, 2009
    Yes, this kind of comedy is very broad, but sometimes you (or at least, I) don't want to laugh at subtle humor. Sometimes I just want to laugh at ridiculous situations and silly, over-the-top characters. That's a pretty apt explanation of what Old School offers.
  • June 26, 2009
    "We're going streaking!"

    'Old School is either a movie you'll love or hate. There's various reasons for that. One could be the constant argue of whether Will Ferrell is the next King of comedy or an overrated ass. Me, myself and I are huge fans of Ferrell and we are not ashamed ...( read more)to admit that. In fact, Ferrell was the only reason why I, sorry.. we decided to what this film.

    One reason why you, especially the guys, would want to watch this, is because of the common dream of any average guy, To have a place for the guys, where you can just hang around, have fun and throw out the wildest parties. Without forgetting the sweet sweet overdose of the nectar of life... Beer. Every man is afraid of that day when you loose your mojo and settle for a dull life and future...

    "Sorry, your seatbelt seems to be broken. What do you recommend I do?
    - I recommend you stop being such a faggot. You're in the backseat."

    The story is, of course, predictable but that is something that doesn't come as a surprise in the films of this genre. That factor does take away some points of the final score but the humor works good. The funniest scenes are given by Will Ferrell but biased as I am, it doesn't surprise you at all. In my opinion, he's just such a talented comedian. He may go a bit over the top at times but at least he tries to give us scenes that you've never seen before and not settle for something "safe".

    Another actor who's worth a mention is Andy Dick. He plays a gay guy who gives BJ classes for the ladies An oral sex instructor. Man, Dick's one crazy fucker! I remember him from some films and you could say that he's also a bit unorthodox. Love or hate. Me like.

    "Oh, that's funny to you? You won't be laughing when someone prematurely pops in your face. It stings. And that is now why I have a lazy eye."

    So, I guess by now you've decided whether to watch or skip 'Old School'. I can recommend this film for all you who want to see some light comedy with excellent scenes that will surely guarantee laughs. If you're that type of person who keeps a bible in your nightstand, gets nauseated by sex talk and other "guy stuff"... Go and see 'Borat'. No wait sorry, I almost killed you. Watch some Disney "classics" from the 70's.
  • May 9, 2009
    "All the fun of college, none of the education."

    Three men are disenchanted with life and try to recapture their college days.

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    Old School, like most modern American college movies,...( read more) is nothing new. The idea of 3 older men moving onto campus is original but the jokes are pretty similar to what we have all seen before. However that does not mean its not funny, because it is a major laugh out loud film that will have you sniggering away like a 6 year old that just heard the word "sex". The humour is daft, characters like 'Frank the Tank' are silly but hilarious. What makes the film just that little bit different is the perspective of the older man re-living his youth in such a blunt and brash way. Its definitely worth a look for a bit of mindless comedy.
  • December 28, 2008
    A few funny scenes, but mostly a waste of time.
  • December 28, 2008
    A poor Animal House wannabe. But I've seen Animal House. Animal House was a friend of mine. And you, Old School, are no Animal House.
  • February 9, 2010
    Really really really funny. Reminds me of the uni days
  • January 30, 2010
    old school describes an american pie or an new generation animal house after so many college comdies old school is one of the most funniest one of them all pretty old school contained the best ingredients for a college type of comedy
  • January 27, 2010
    I think I saw this? I can't remember, therefore can't rate it properly.
  • January 26, 2010
    It was really funny, with Will Ferrell stealing the show, with his awkward character. I'm not a huge fan of Luke Wilson or of Vince Vaughn but they were entertaining too. The movie did lose me a bit, to be honest in the middle, but I got it in the end.
  • January 16, 2010
    Easily one of my favorite comedies of all time. I can recite jokes all day from this movie, there are so many that are so well recognized which in my opinion is a testament to its success. I'll never get tired of frank the tank or blue or any other joke from this movie.

Critic Reviews


February 28, 2003
Nick Schager, Nitrate Online

A raunchy and raucous, if decidedly inane, fantasy of college glory days revisited. full review

February 22, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Not quite enough to justify giving this movie 91 minutes of your life, but as stupid gross-out comedies go, you could do worse. full review

February 22, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Has about a dozen funny moments. full review

February 22, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

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

February 21, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

This is not a funny movie, although it has a few good scenes and some nice work by Ferrell as an apparently compulsive nudist. full review

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Comments


  • cooltfree
    August 31, 2007
    my most favourite movie..gd job guys
  • ConformityByRebellion
    April 21, 2007
    AWESOME MOVIE!!! my fav part was the trust part.
  • lilmc92
    March 13, 2007
    this movie is very funny
  • jbpelican
    August 22, 2006
    Will Ferral and Vince Vaughn walk into a bar. The building was instantly destroyed because that level of funnyness cannot be contained in one structure.

    Justins Best Bit: Frank the tank !!!!!!
  • JesusOnlyKnows19
    June 19, 2006
    This is the kinda movie id say no {devi}l im not watching! The devil speaks to you. And goes, why not, take a chance at. You have 1 chance in a lifetime {you only gonna be young once!} But the deal is, you are only gonna be liviing onmce! So you gotta choose your movies wisely, Amen! Always be in the light! {Jesus Christ loves you all!}

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