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School Ties

"Just because you’re accepted doesn’t mean you belong."

September 18, 1992 1h 46m 6.5/10 (418 votes)

Originally released in 1992. School Ties is a drama film. directed by Robert Mandel.

Starring Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, and Chris O'Donnell

Synopsis

When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 18, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
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User Rating 6.5/10 Good (418 votes)
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Budget $18M Production budget
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Box Office $14.7M 0.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$14,700,000

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is School Ties about?

When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they...

Who directed School Ties?

School Ties was directed by Robert Mandel.

How long is School Ties?

School Ties has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was School Ties released?

School Ties was released on September 18, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in School Ties?

The main cast of School Ties includes Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, Chris O'Donnell, Randall Batinkoff, Andrew Lowery.

Is School Ties worth watching?

School Ties has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 418 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.