Principal Takes a Holiday
1998, English. Directed by Robert King.
A rowdy high school senior risks losing a $10,000 gift his parents promise him for graduation if he can complete the year without getting in trouble by getting caught by the principal in a prank. However, when an accident befalls the current principal, the senior goes and finds a drifter to show up at the school as the new principal to get his records erased.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Robert KingDirector
- Kevin NealonFranklin Fitz
- Zachery Ty BryanJohn Scaduto
- Jessica SteenCelia Shine
- Rashaan NallPeter Heath (as Rashaan H. Nall)
- Kurt FullerPrincipal Frank Hockenberry
- Ellie HarvieMiss W. Fassle
- Laurie MurdochVice Principal Ralph Calder
- Emmanuelle ChriquiRoxanne
- Carlos JacottOliver
- Bill NyeScience Teacher
- Douglas NewellMath Teacher
- Robin DouglasBiology Teacher
Details
- Released
- 4 January 1998
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert King, Paul Wolffram
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Principal Takes a Holiday: quick answers
Is Principal Takes a Holiday worth watching?
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How long is Principal Takes a Holiday?
Principal Takes a Holiday runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Principal Takes a Holiday have a post-credits scene?
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Principal Takes a Holiday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Principal Takes a Holiday is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Principal Takes a Holiday on?
Principal Takes a Holiday isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 January 1998. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Principal Takes a Holiday?
If you liked Principal Takes a Holiday, try Clear History, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Ricky Gervais: Mortality.
Who directed Principal Takes a Holiday?
Principal Takes a Holiday (1998) was directed by Robert King and stars Kevin Nealon, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jessica Steen.