Up the Academy
1980, English. Directed by Robert Downey Sr..
The education they got wasn't in books.
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Robert Downey Sr.Director
- Ralph MacchioChooch Bombalazzi
- Wendell BrownEisenhower "Ike" MacArthur
- Tommy CiteraHash
- Hutch ParkerOliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)
- Harry TeinowitzRodney Ververgaert
- Tom PostonSgt. Skip Sisson
- Antonio FargasCoach
- Stacey NelkinCandy
- Barbara BachBliss
- Robert Downey Jr.Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
- Ron LeibmanMajor Vaughn Liceman (uncredited)
- Ian WolfeCommandant Causeway
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses
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How long is Up the Academy?
Up the Academy runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Up the Academy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Up the Academy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Up the Academy on?
Up the Academy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Up the Academy?
If you liked Up the Academy, try Spa Weekend, Wet Hot American Summer, Three O'Clock High.
Who directed Up the Academy?
Up the Academy (1980) was directed by Robert Downey Sr. and stars Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera.