

Higher Education
1988, English. Directed by John Sheppard.
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A naive young man from the countryside moves to the big city to study art. Soon he has some strange experiences: His roommate turns out to be the bodyguard-protected son of a mafia boss, his fellow student is desperate to initiate him into love, and his attractive art professor also seems to have it in for him.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Higher Education is streaming on Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1988
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Dan Nathanson, John Sheppard
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Higher Education: quick answers
Is Higher Education worth watching?
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How long is Higher Education?
Higher Education runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Higher Education have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Higher Education. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Higher Education parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Higher Education is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Higher Education on?
Higher Education is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Higher Education?
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Who directed Higher Education?
Higher Education (1988) was directed by John Sheppard and stars Kevin Hicks, Isabelle Mejias, Lori Hallier.