All I Wanna Do (1998)

In the 1960s, a group of friends at an all girls school learn that their school is going to be combined with a nearby all boys school. They concoct a plan to save their school while dealing with everyday problems along the way.

Director:

Sarah Kernochan

Writer:

Sarah Kernochan

Stars:

Kirsten Dunst, Lynn Redgrave, Gaby Hoffmann

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kirsten Dunst	...	Verena von Stefan
Gaby Hoffmann	...	Odette
Lynn Redgrave	...	Miss McVane
Rachael Leigh Cook	...	Abigail 'Abby' Sawyer
Tom Guiry	...	'Frosty' Frost (as Thomas Guiry)
Vincent Kartheiser	...	Snake - Flat Critter
Monica Keena	...	Tinka Parker
Matthew Lawrence	...	Dennis
Heather Matarazzo	...	Theresa 'Tweety' Goldberg
Merritt Wever	...	Maureen 'Momo' Haines
Robert Bockstael	...	Frank Dewey
Brenda Devine	...	Miss Phipps
Rosemary Dunsmore	...	Page Sawyer
Nigel Bennett	...	Harvey Sawyer
Jenny Parsons	...	Mrs. Dewey

Storyline

If there's one thing this wild group of friends at an all-girls high school has learned, it's how to get what they want! So when word leaks out that their school is about to merge with an all-boys academy, some of the students strike back... devising a hilarious scheme to sabotage the plan get ready for a sidesplitting lesson in laughter, as the girls wage an all-out assault in an outrageous battle of the sexes!

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Plot Keywords:

male objectification | school expulsion | all girls school | feminism | vomiting | 

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Taglines:

Someone is trying to ruin their favorite place in the world, and these friends aren't going to take it lying down. So they're going on...

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for teen sex-related material, language and substance misuse

Details

Official Sites:

Redeemable Features

Country:

Italy Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 September 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

All I Wanna Do

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$307,763, 23 August 1998, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$968,506

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Communications Corporation, Redeemable Features

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Vincent Kartheiser and Monica Keena also play love interests in Crime + Punishment in Surburbia.

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Goofs

When Snake and Tinka are dancing and the camera is on Snake, the straps on Tinka's dress are in the right place on her shoulders. When the shot changes to Tinka, the straps are hanging off her shoulders. They keep changing between shots.

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Quotes

[Verena arrives late to class]
Frank Dewey: Verena, why are you so late? You've missed an entire period.
Verena Von Stefan: [gasps] You mean I'm pregnant?

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Alternate Versions

The original "Strike!" version had a scene in which Tinka was vulgarly dancing with a boy and then after the dance, Verena got the boy a handkerchief; That scene was removed from the "All I wanna do" version. You can still see a bit of Verena grabbing the handkerchief in the "All I wanna do" version.

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Connections

Referenced in Jersey Girl (2004)

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Soundtracks

You've Really Got a Hold on Me
Performed by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Written by Smokey Robinson (as William Robinson Jr.)
Published by Jobete Music Co. Inc.
(Administered by EMI April Music Inc.)
Courtesy of Motown Record Company L.P.
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Music

User Reviews

THE BEST teen movie out there...

Me and my girls ALWAYS watch STRIKE when we have sleep overs. YES, it is a chick flick and it is a teen movie. But it's always such a joy to watch this: it's got great female characters you easily get attached to, good sub-plots that make it more believable and an unlimited amount of unforgettable quotes and jokes. The theme of the movie is really STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BVELIEVE ME. But also ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOUR FRIENDS. I, personally, love teen movies that are both hilarious and heartwarming at the same time. And this is definitely one of the best teen movies out there. I also really like ''Never Been Kissed'',''10 Things I Hate About You'',''Down To You'' and ''She's All That''. And if you've seen and enjoyed all of these movies and haven't seen ''STRIKE'' yet, get your butt of that chair and run to the video store. You won't regret it.