Up the Academy
Watch TrailerFour boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Robert Downey Sr. |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (29 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic teen rebellion narrative against institutional authority, relying heavily on the broad, slapstick humor typical of early-80s comedies. It explores the friction between rigid discipline and the irrepressible spirit of youth.
What lingers after the credits is the sense of a chaotic, dated, but occasionally charming time capsule of anarchic fun. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert Downey Sr.
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Watch with friends, low expectations, and a tolerance for raunchy, period-specific humor.
🎭 Cast
Ralph Macchio
Chooch Bombalazzi
Wendell Brown
Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur
Tommy Citera
Hash
Hutch Parker
Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)
Harry Teinowitz
Rodney Ververgaert
Tom Poston
Sgt. Skip Sisson
Antonio Fargas
Coach
Stacey Nelkin
Candy
Barbara Bach
Bliss
Robert Downey Jr.
Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
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