The Principal
1987, English. Directed by Christopher Cain.
He's teaching the students at Brandel High two words... NO MORE.
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 323 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Principal
The Principal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Christopher CainDirector
- Jim BelushiRick Latimer
- Louis Gossett Jr.Jake Phillips
- Rae Dawn ChongHilary Orozco
- Kelly Jo MinterTreena Lester (as Kelly Minter)
- Michael WrightVictor Duncan
- J.J. CohenWhite Zac
- Esai MoralesRaymi Rojas
- Troy Winbush'Baby' Emile
- Jacob VargasArturo Diego
- Annabel ArmourMrs. Ripton
- Sharon Thomas CainKimberly
- Thomas RyanRobert Darcy
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Deese
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $20M
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The Principal: quick answers
Is The Principal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 323 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Principal?
The Principal runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Principal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Principal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Principal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Principal is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Principal on?
The Principal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Principal?
If you liked The Principal, try Al Capone, The Substitute, The Perfect Weapon.
Who directed The Principal?
The Principal (1987) was directed by Christopher Cain and stars Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong.