Kids in America

Oct 21, 2005

1h 31m

★ 5.4

Get Schooled Not Fooled.

Overview

Inspired by real events, this ribald comedy pits an unlikely gang of students against their principal after she bars safe-sex activities on campus. Protesting Principal Weller's muzzling of free speech, the teens stage a bold and hilarious rebellion.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Kids in America LLC

Kids in America Trailers

Cast

Holden Donovan

Gregory Smith

Katie Carmichael

Caitlin Wachs

Charlotte Pratt

Stephanie Sherrin

Kelly Stepford

Nicole Richie

Principal Weller

Julie Bowen

Abby Pratt

Rosanna Arquette

Sondra Carmichael

Elizabeth Perkins

Jennifer Rose

Samantha Mathis

Coach Thompson

George Wendt

Lawrence Reitzer

Alex Anfanger

Emily Chua

Emy Coligado

Walanda Jenkins

Crystal Celeste Grant

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