Kids in America (2005)

A diverse group of high school students band together to peacefully stick it to their overbearing principal.

Director:

Josh Stolberg

Writers:

Andrew Shaifer, Josh Stolberg

Stars:

Gregory Smith, Stephanie Sherrin, Julie Bowen

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gregory Smith	...	Holden Donovan
Stephanie Sherrin	...	Charlotte Pratt
Chris Morris	...	Chuck McGinn
Caitlin Wachs	...	Katie Carmichael
Emy Coligado	...	Emily Chua
Crystal Celeste Grant	...	Walanda Jenkins
Alex Anfanger	...	Lawrence Reitzer
Julie Bowen	...	Principal Weller
Malik Yoba	...	Will Drucker
Andrew Shaifer	...	Kip Stratton
Nicole Richie	...	Kelly Stepford (as Nicole Camille Richie)
Genevieve Padalecki	...	Ashley Harris (as Genevieve Cortese)
George Wendt	...	Coach Thompson
Adam Arkin	...	Ed Mumsford
Jeff Chase	...	Asst. Coach Fasso

Storyline

A diverse group of high school students band together to peacefully stick it to their overbearing principal.

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Plot Keywords:

high school student | principal | high school | expulsion | lesbian kiss | 

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Taglines:

Get Schooled Not Fooled.

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, mature thematic elements and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Eles... e as Saias

Filming Locations:

College of the Canyons - 26455 Rockwell Canyon Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$440,228 (USA) (21 October 2005)

Gross:

$440,228 (USA) (21 October 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kids in America LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie holds the world record for the longest on screen kiss with a kiss between Smith and Sherrin lasting just over six minutes during the end credits.

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Quotes

Student: [in response to Holden saying that people should make out with someone of their own sex as a statement against homophobia] That's gay!
Holden Donovan: That's the point.

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Connections

Spoofs Sixteen Candles (1984)

User Reviews

See this film; it isn't your typical teen film

When I rented "Kids in America" with the ever-social socialite Nicole Richie, I didn't expect this film to be anything more than a gross teen comedy (i.e.: American Pie, American Wedding, etc...) worthy of a few laughs. I was wrong. Gregory Smith's Holden (perhaps named after the famous Holden Caulfield, from the GREATEST BOOK EVER, The Catcher in the Rye???) is great in this film. He is likable, clever, and the film's dominant hero. Holden and his crush Charlotte (played by the very beautiful Stephanie Sherrin) along with 5 other main--but equally different--characters form a band of rebels. This is basically the plot: The group of kids plot to destroy their principal's reputation and stop all chances of her being the Superintendent. There are pranks, jokes, and of course, teenage romance (Holden & Charlotte re-enact well-known make out scenes from famous movies, while answering the question "How many different ways can two people mack on each other?")However, the thing about Kids in America that sets it apart from other films is that it focuses more on reaching the audience and encouraging them to make a change. Entertainment is key, yes, but this film got me thinking for a good 15 minutes. If a film can do this, why, I must applaud it. Also, Julie Bowen is great as the controlling, tyrannical Principal, while Rosanna Arquette plays Charlotte's hippie Super Mom. I recommend seeing this film. It really knows what it's saying to its audience and no, it's not just a dumb teen comedy. It's a smart film with a good mantra: Change The World.