5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Summer School (1987)
Summer School (1987)
Overview
A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of individual growth, mentorship, and the effectiveness of unconventional teaching methods, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. It critiques rigid educational approaches from a humanistic perspective, not an ideological one.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without critical portrayals or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Summer School (1987) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot and character arcs are centered around heterosexual relationships and comedic high school antics, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'Summer School' (1987) does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot revolves around a high school teacher and his summer school class, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Summer School (1987) is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to swap from.
The film "Summer School" (1987) is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historically established racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
5.7
3.0
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