The PHD movie
2011, English. Directed by Vahe Gabuchian.
Life (or the lack thereof) in academia
"Piled Higher and Deeper" The Movie is a live-action adaptation of the popular online comic strip by Jorge Cham. It was filmed on location at and was produced in partnership with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The film introduces audiences to the unique and funny culture of Academia and follows four graduate students (Cecilia, Mike, Tajel and the “Nameless Grad Student”) as they struggle to find balance between research, teaching and their personal lives with humor and heart.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 12 August 2011
- Original title
- The PHD movie: Piled Higher and Deeper
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jorge Cham
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The PHD movie: quick answers
What comes after The PHD movie?
Next in the series: The PHD Movie 2 (2015).
Is The PHD movie worth watching?
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How long is The PHD movie?
The PHD movie runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does The PHD movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The PHD movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The PHD movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The PHD movie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The PHD movie on?
The PHD movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 August 2011. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The PHD movie?
If you liked The PHD movie, try Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, Thunderstruck, Jim Jefferies: Freedumb.
Who directed The PHD movie?
The PHD movie (2011) was directed by Vahe Gabuchian and stars Alexandra Lockwood, Crystal Dilworth, Evans Boney.