Detention


2h 10m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Mr. Walsmley hasn't taught high school in 25 years, but when he is called back to be a substitute teacher he assumes teaching is like riding a bike. However, he embarks on a wild ride through the perils of modern day high school: violence, teachers in fear of lawsuits (and their lives), and textbook

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Dark Comedy
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Universal Music Group

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 10m

Synopsis

Mr. Walsmley hasn't taught high school in 25 years, but when he is called back to be a substitute teacher he assumes teaching is like riding a bike. However, he embarks on a wild ride through the perils of modern day high school: violence, teachers in fear of lawsuits (and their lives), and textbooks banned by religious fanatics. Strange times call for strange solutions -- as Mr. Walmsley's after-school detention class will find out the hard way...

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Dark Comedy
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Universal Music Group

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 10m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States April 1999

Released in United States August 1998

Released in United States October 1998

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival October 26 - November 15, 1998.

Shown at Palm Beach International Film Festival April 9-18, 1999.

Shown at USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas August 1998.

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival October 26 - November 15, 1998.)

Released in United States 1998 (World premiere at the 1998 AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Released in United States April 1999 (Shown at Palm Beach International Film Festival April 9-18, 1999.)

Released in United States August 1998 (Shown at USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas August 1998.)

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at American Film Institute (AFI) Los Angeles International Film Festival (New Directions) October 22-31, 1998.)