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Making the Grade (1984) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Making the Grade at a Glance
Making the Grade is a 1984 comedy film directed by Dorian Walker, with a cast led by Judd Nelson, Dana Olsen and Jonna Lee. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and came out on May 18, 1984. Making the Grade is rated 5.1/10 by TMDB users across 29 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making the Grade
When was Making the Grade released?
Making the Grade was released on May 18, 1984.
What is the runtime of Making the Grade?
Making the Grade has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who stars in Making the Grade?
Making the Grade stars Judd Nelson as Eddie Keaton, Dana Olsen as Palmer Woodrow, Jonna Lee as Tracey Hoover and Gordon Jump as Mr. Harriman. The cast also includes Walter Olkewicz, Ronald Lacey, Dan Schneider and Andrew Dice Clay.
Who directed Making the Grade?
Making the Grade was directed by Dorian Walker. The screenplay is credited to Gene Quintano.
What genre is Making the Grade?
Making the Grade is listed on TMDB as a comedy film.
What is Making the Grade rated?
Making the Grade is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.1/10 from 29 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Making the Grade for free?
You can watch the trailer for Making the Grade, "Making the Grade (1984) - Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Making the Grade?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Making the Grade include Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), Three O'Clock High (1987), The F**k-It List (2020), Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025) and Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025).
Can I stream the full movie of Making the Grade on 123Movies?
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