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School for Scoundrels

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
32K
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Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder in School for Scoundrels (2006)
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A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it turns out his teacher has the same agenda.A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it turns out his teacher has the same agenda.A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it turns out his teacher has the same agenda.

  • Director
    • Todd Phillips
  • Writers
    • Todd Phillips
    • Scot Armstrong
    • Hal E. Chester
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Jon Heder
    • Jacinda Barrett
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    32K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Todd Phillips
    • Writers
      • Todd Phillips
      • Scot Armstrong
      • Hal E. Chester
    • Stars
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Jon Heder
      • Jacinda Barrett
    • 115User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast54

    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Dr. P
    Jon Heder
    Jon Heder
    • Roger
    Jacinda Barrett
    Jacinda Barrett
    • Amanda
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • Lesher
    Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman
    • Becky
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Ian
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Walsh
    Horatio Sanz
    Horatio Sanz
    • Diego
    Todd Louiso
    Todd Louiso
    • Eli
    Jon Glaser
    Jon Glaser
    • Ernie
    Paul Scheer
    Paul Scheer
    • Little Pete
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Lonnie
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Sergeant Moorehead
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    Dan Fogler
    Dan Fogler
    • Zack
    DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis
    • Bee Bee
    Omar J. Dorsey
    Omar J. Dorsey
    • Lawrence
    • (as Omar Dorsey)
    Marcella Lowery
    Marcella Lowery
    • Mrs. Washington
    Joanne Baron
    Joanne Baron
    • Lois
    • Director
      • Todd Phillips
    • Writers
      • Todd Phillips
      • Scot Armstrong
      • Hal E. Chester
    • All cast & crew
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    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Ben Stiller's cameo was shot in two days in California because he was unable to fly to New York for filming, due to a scheduling conflict.
    • Goofs
      A defibrillator delivers one instantaneous jolt, not an extended current. Once the paddles discharge through a conductor (like the human body), they are no longer electrified until he machine is activated again and can build up a charge.
    • Quotes
      • Dr. P: How many of you have self-help books? Okay, that's your first problem. You can't help yourself, because your *self* sucks!
    • Alternate versions
      Home video release include the 'Unrated Ballbuster Edition' which is 8 minutes longer than the theatrical release. There is an alternative ending.That is only available on DVDs.
    • Connections
      Features The Tony Danza Show (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Set Me Free
      Written by Ray Davies
      Performed by The Kinks
      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 29, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Escuela Para Idiotas
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Picked Last
      • Media Talent Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,807,569
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,602,333
      • Oct 1, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,470,583
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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