Movie: School of Life

Top 8 Billed Cast

Nick Stockwell
Nick Stockwell

Stanley

Jack Doolan
Jack Doolan

Garth

Jonathan Readwin
Jonathan Readwin

Gordon

Susan Lynch
Susan Lynch

Miss Given

Esther Hall
Esther Hall

Teacher

Derek Smith
Derek Smith

Teacher

Malachi Smyth
Malachi Smyth

Teacher

Barry Wasserman
Barry Wasserman

Teacher

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    Stanley is a student who turns down his friend Gordon's invitation to cut class, saying that maybe today they'll learn something, maybe today the school will teach something. Sure enough, once Stanley's teacher gets the attention of the unruly class, she tells them that this lesson is the most important one they'll ever study - the meaning of life. She passes out a pamphlet, but runs out as she gets to Stanley, telling him that his surly seat mate, Garth, will have to share the booklet with him. She leaves, and Garth hordes the material. What's Stanley to do?

  • Release Date

    2004-06-01

  • Average

    6.2

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