Making the Grade
"If you can't make it...fake it!"
Originally released in 1984. Making the Grade is a comedy film. directed by Dorian Walker.
Starring Judd Nelson, Dana Olsen, and Jonna Lee
Synopsis
Lazy preppie Palmer Woodrow hires street-smart Eddie Keaton to go to school for him while he lives it up in Europe. Eddie falls in love with preppie gal Tracey, upsetting Biff, the Hoover Academy bully. When his bookie from the old neighborhood, Dice, comes to collect on Eddie's gambling debts and Palmer returns early from Europe, the scheme slowly starts to unravel. Soon, Eddie can't even tell whose side he's really on.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Box Office
$4.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,561,346
Production Companies
- The Cannon Group
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Golan-Globus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Making the Grade about?
Lazy preppie Palmer Woodrow hires street-smart Eddie Keaton to go to school for him while he lives it up in Europe. Eddie falls in love with preppie gal Tracey, upsetting Biff, the Hoover Academy b...
Who directed Making the Grade?
Making the Grade was directed by Dorian Walker.
How long is Making the Grade?
Making the Grade has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Making the Grade released?
Making the Grade was released on May 18, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Making the Grade?
The main cast of Making the Grade includes Judd Nelson, Dana Olsen, Jonna Lee, Gordon Jump, Walter Olkewicz.