How I Got Into College
1989, English. Directed by Savage Steve Holland.
A horror story so intense, so barbaric, so frightening it will have you running for your local army recruiter.
High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch How I Got Into College
How I Got Into College isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Savage Steve HollandDirector
- Anthony EdwardsKip Hammett
- Corey ParkerMarlon Browne
- Lara Flynn BoyleJessica Kailo
- Finn CarterNina Sachie
- Charles RocketLeo Whitman
- Christopher RydellOliver
- Gary OwensSports Announcer
- Brian Doyle-MurrayCoach Evans
- Tichina ArnoldVera Cook
- Bill RaymondFlutter
- Philip Baker HallDean Patterson
- Nicolas CosterDr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr.
Details
- Released
- 19 May 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terrel Seltzer
- Box office
- $1.6M
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How I Got Into College: quick answers
Is How I Got Into College worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How I Got Into College?
How I Got Into College runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does How I Got Into College have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How I Got Into College. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How I Got Into College parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How I Got Into College is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How I Got Into College on?
How I Got Into College isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like How I Got Into College?
If you liked How I Got Into College, try Sex Appeal, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, A Nice Girl Like You.
Who directed How I Got Into College?
How I Got Into College (1989) was directed by Savage Steve Holland and stars Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, Lara Flynn Boyle.