A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.
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| Justin Long | ... |
Bartleby Gaines
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| Jonah Hill | ... |
Sherman Schrader
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| Adam Herschman | ... |
Glen
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| Columbus Short | ... |
Daryl 'Hands' Holloway
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| Maria Thayer | ... |
Rory Thayer
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| Lewis Black | ... |
Ben Lewis
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| Blake Lively | ... |
Monica Moreland
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| Mark Derwin | ... |
Jack Gaines
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| Ann Cusack | ... |
Diane Gaines
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| Hannah Marks | ... |
Lizzie Gaines
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| Robin Lord Taylor | ... |
Abernathy Darwin Dunlap
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| Sam Horrigan | ... |
Mike Welsh
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| Joe Hursley | ... |
Maurice / The Ringers
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| Jeremy Howard | ... |
Freaky Student
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| Anthony Heald | ... |
Dean Richard Van Horne
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| Travis Van Winkle | ... |
Hoyt Ambrose
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| Kaitlin Doubleday | ... |
Gwynn
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| Diora Baird | ... |
Kiki
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| Ross Patterson | ... |
Mike McNaughton
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| Artie Baxter | ... |
Mike Chambers
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| Kellan Lutz | ... |
Dwayne
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| Brendan Miller | ... |
Wayne
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| Chantelle Tibbs | ... |
Confused Kid
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Christian Long | ... |
Sandwich Mascot
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| Yorke Fryer | ... |
S. H. Student in Hallway
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| Skyler Stone | ... |
S. H. Student in Hallway
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| James Taku Leung | ... |
S. H. Student in Hallway
(as Jim Leung)
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| Ernest Shaun Reyes | ... |
Random S. H. Student
(as Shaun Reyes)
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Matt Noble | ... |
Big Larry
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| Lisa Gleave | ... |
Kiki's Best Friend
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| Alejandra Gutierrez | ... |
Kiki's Best Friend
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| Jim O'Heir | ... |
Mr. Schrader
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| Darcy Shean | ... |
Mrs. Schrader
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| Jay Harik | ... |
Family Friend
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Mathew Vigil | ... |
Shoe Store Boy
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| Debbon Ayer | ... |
Shoe Store Mother
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| Carla Jimenez | ... |
Shoe Store Manager
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| Ned Schmidtke | ... |
Dr. J. Alexander
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| Tim Bagley | ... |
Vice Principal Matthews
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| Ray Santiago | ... |
Boy Going to Princeton
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| Margaret Travolta | ... |
Academic Counselor
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| Brian Powell | ... |
Economics Teacher
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Mike Daily | ... |
Stressed-out Student
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Jeff Duby | ... |
Stressed-out Student
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| Scott Adsit | ... |
Drop-off Dad
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| Lindy Loundagin | ... |
Drop-off Mom
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| Steve Little | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Ethan Hova | ... |
Male Graduate (scenesDeleted)
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Paraic McGann | ... |
BKE Pledge with Jacket
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Arthur Leo | ... |
ESL Student
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| Criscilla Anderson | ... |
Go Go Dancer
(as Criscilla Crossland)
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Larke Hasstedt | ... |
Go Go Dancer
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Holly Fielding | ... |
Autograph Student
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Meredith Giangrande | ... |
Glen's Party Girl
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| Kate French | ... |
Glen's Party Girl
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Christina Diaz | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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Zoe Di Stefano | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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David Carmon | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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| Armen Weitzman | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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| Christopher Khai | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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Stephanie St. Hilaire | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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Shameka Banks | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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Nicholas Garren | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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Louie Heredia | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student
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Matthew St. Clair | ... |
Fake ID Kid
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Jamie Leffler | ... |
Fake ID Kid
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Nina Nam | ... |
Fake ID Kid
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Wendy Rodriguez | ... |
Fake ID Kid
(as Wendy Waller)
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Ronnie Lewis Jr. | ... |
Fake ID Kid
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Matthew Ching | ... |
Fake ID Kid
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| Richard Alan Brown | ... |
Fake ID Kid
(as Richard Brown)
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Mylika Davis | ... |
Fake ID Kid
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Laurie Meghan Phelps | ... |
Fake ID Kid
(as Laurie Phelps)
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| Portis Hershey | ... |
Fake ID Kid
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Joseph Robinson | ... |
The Ringers
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Jamie Seibert | ... |
The Ringers
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Joseph Stiteler | ... |
The Ringers
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| JT Alexander | ... |
Fraternity Guy (uncredited)
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Ava Bellamy | ... |
Sorority Girl (uncredited)
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| Richard Blake | ... |
Frat Boy (uncredited)
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Jacare Calhoun | ... |
Parent in Shoe Store (uncredited)
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| Curt Clendenin | ... |
Classroom Student (uncredited)
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Joshua Collins | ... |
Slacker Student (uncredited)
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Evyenia Constantine | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| David Daskal | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student (uncredited)
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| Mindee de Lacey | ... |
Board Member (uncredited)
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| Jemma Evans | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Chad Fernandez | ... |
Skater #1 (uncredited)
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| Lisa Gabriel | ... |
Sorority Girl (uncredited)
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Asher Gold | ... |
Frat Guy (uncredited)
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| Geoffrey Gould | ... |
Parents Day Parent (uncredited)
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| Mark Heenehan | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Liz Imperio | ... |
Drunk Sorority Girl (uncredited)
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| Courtney Jackson | ... |
Sorority Girl (uncredited)
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Jessica Jeensalute | ... |
Student Testimonial Girl (uncredited)
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Douglas Kampner | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Jason Kapraun | ... |
Drug Dealer (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Benjamin Kim | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Alvaro Laborin | ... |
Faculty / Student of The S.outh H.arlem I.nstitute of T.echnology (uncredited)
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| Michelle Laine | ... |
Hot Sexy Girl (uncredited)
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Vanessa Lauren | ... |
S. H. Testimonial Student (uncredited)
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Devon Ligus | ... |
Slacker Student (uncredited)
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| Mike Mobley | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Misty Odell | ... |
Student Testimonial Girl (uncredited)
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| Rebecca Parisi | ... |
Yoga Student (uncredited)
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| Neil Patil | ... |
Exchange Student (uncredited)
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Nathan Pitkanen | ... |
Slacker Student (uncredited)
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| Parker Quinn | ... |
Frat Guy (uncredited)
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Rumaisa Rahman | ... |
Exchange Student (uncredited)
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| B.J. Rayniak | ... |
Frat boy (uncredited)
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Cat Robinson | ... |
Cheering Girl (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Schueler | ... |
Frat Guy (uncredited)
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| Greg Sestero | ... |
Frat Guy (uncredited)
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| Michael Sheriff | ... |
Craps Dealer (uncredited)
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| Meilinda Cecilia Soerjoko | ... |
Exchange Student (uncredited)
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| Michael Sung Ho | ... |
ESL Student (uncredited)
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Dana Tripp | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Sara Jean Underwood | ... |
Girl By Pool (uncredited)
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Erika Wakker | ... |
Classroom Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Steve Pink | ||
Written by
| Adam Cooper | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Bill Collage | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Mark Perez | ... | (screenplay) |
| Mark Perez | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Michael Bostick | ... | producer |
| Louis G. Friedman | ... | executive producer |
| Brian Lutz | ... | executive producer |
| Amanda Morgan Palmer | ... | associate producer |
| Mark Perez | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Shadyac | ... | producer |
| Jonathan Watson | ... | associate producer |
| Jason Wilson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| David Schommer | ||
Cinematography by
| Matthew F. Leonetti | ||
Editing by
| Scott Hill | ||
Editorial Department
| Ron Barr | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| P.J. Burch | ... | first assistant editor |
| Carl DeGrazio | ... | editorial production assistant |
| Jason Fabbro | ... | video colorist |
| Nathan Godley | ... | editorial assistant |
| Marlen Hill | ... | negative cutter |
| Julia Nessling-Douglas | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Jeff Smithwick | ... | digital film colorist |
Casting By
| Joseph Middleton | ||
Production Design by
| Rusty Smith | ||
Art Direction by
| Denise Hudson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sara Andrews | ... | (as Sara Andrews Ingrassia) |
| Kieran Brown | ... | decorator |
Costume Design by
| Genevieve Tyrrell | ||
Makeup Department
| Elena Arroy | ... | makeup artist |
| Ketty Gonzalez | ... | hair stylist |
| Voni Hinkle | ... | hair department head |
| Shari Perry | ... | key hair stylist |
| Wynona Price | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Wynona Y. Price) |
| Amy Schmiederer | ... | key makeup artist |
| Nena Smarz | ... | makeup department head |
| Doreen Vantyne | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Doreen Van Tyne) |
Production Management
| Louis G. Friedman | ... | unit production manager |
| Lisa Rodgers | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tansey Allen | ... | background director |
| Ryan Craig | ... | second assistant director (as Ryan D. Craig) |
| Tom McComas | ... | second unit director |
| Jeffrey Schwartz | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jody Spilkoman | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Jonathan Watson | ... | first assistant director (as Jonathan M. Watson) |
Art Department
| Claudia Bonfe | ... | art department buyer |
| Joshua Borgese | ... | greens gang boss (as Josh Borgese) |
| Steve Borgese | ... | greens coordinator |
| James W. Boyce | ... | set dresser (as James Boyce) |
| Adam Braid | ... | set dresser |
| Susan A. Burig | ... | graphic designer |
| Susannah Carradine | ... | art department coordinator |
| Satcha Congdon | ... | construction foreman |
| Paul Cunningham | ... | gang boss |
| Doug DuRose | ... | assistant property master |
| Perry E. Ellis | ... | set dresser |
| Randall C. Engle | ... | general foreman |
| Omar Gutierrez | ... | labor foreman (as Omar Guitierrez) |
| Steven Hanks | ... | greensman |
| Michael A. Heath | ... | prop paperwork |
| Mark Hurtado | ... | storyboard artist |
| Wendy Jerde | ... | scenic painter |
| Scott G. Jones | ... | set dresser |
| Charles Kern | ... | stand-by painter |
| Nancy Lowry | ... | set dresser: day player |
| Jonah Markowitz | ... | assistant art director |
| Eugene McCarthy | ... | property master (as Eugene L. McCarthy Jr.) |
| Douglas R. Miller | ... | plaster foreman (as Douglas R. Miller Jr.) |
| Christopher Morente | ... | greensman |
| John Naehrlich | ... | leadman |
| Cynthia C. Rebman | ... | on-set dresser |
| Eric Reichardt | ... | paint supervisor |
| Gregory S. Sachen | ... | set dresser |
| Sharon Speller | ... | decorator painter |
| David Sues | ... | carpenter |
| Leslie A. Tokunaga | ... | construction buyer |
| Andy Visser | ... | art department production assistant |
| Viva Wang | ... | set designer |
| Kevan Weber | ... | set dresser |
| Douglas Womack | ... | construction coordinator (as Douglas A. Womack) |
Sound Department
| James Ashwill | ... | foley mixer |
| Odin Benitez | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Rick Canelli | ... | adr recordist |
| Steve Cantamessa | ... | sound mixer |
| Chris Carpenter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John T. Cucci | ... | foley artist (as John Cucci) |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | ... | sound consultant: Dolby (as Thom Ehle) |
| Jeff Gomillion | ... | adr mixer |
| Beau Hilkene | ... | second assistant sound editor |
| Michael Hilkene | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Michael Jonascu | ... | sound effects editor |
| Doc Kane | ... | adr mixer |
| Adam Kopald | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andy Koyama | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Scott La Rue | ... | sound utility |
| Bill Meadows | ... | dubbing recordist |
| Dan O'Connell | ... | foley artist |
| Thomas J. O'Connell | ... | adr mixer |
| Angelo Palazzo | ... | sound editor |
| Philip Rogers | ... | adr recordist |
| Pernell L. Salinas | ... | first assistant sound editor (as Pernell Salinas) |
| Victoria Rose Sampson | ... | dialogue supervisor (as Victoria Sampson) |
| Jeff Sawyer | ... | foley supervisor |
| Philip A. Schwartz | ... | utility sound: second unit |
| Ekaterina Skoropad | ... | dubbing sound engineer |
| Gary Thomas | ... | boom operator (as Gary C. Thomas) |
Special Effects by
| Matt Kutcher | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Andrew J. Loprino | ... | special effects technician |
| P. David Miller | ... | special effects assistant (as a different name) |
| Jennifer M. Sheppard | ... | special effects project coordinator |
| Kenneth Van Order | ... | special effects foreman |
Visual Effects by
| Danny Albano | ... | compositor |
| Ron Barr | ... | digital opticals |
| John Hofius | ... | main title designer |
| Wilson Tang | ... | digital restoration |
Stunts
| Gregory J. Barnett | ... | stunts |
| Brycen Counts | ... | stunts |
| Danny Downey | ... | stunts |
| Andy Dylan | ... | stunts (as Andrew Sheehy) |
| Courtney Farnsworth | ... | stunts |
| Jeremy Fry | ... | stunts |
| Tom McComas | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Vanessa Motta | ... | stunts |
| Austin Priester | ... | stunts |
| Jimmy N. Roberts | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunts |
| Justin Sundquist | ... | stunts |
| Ronn Surels | ... | stunts |
| Pete Turner | ... | stunts |
| Jeremiah Vaughn | ... | stunt performer / stunt player (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Arvanitis | ... | best boy electric (as Michael S. Arvantis) |
| Ron Ash | ... | best boy electric (as Ronald Ash) |
| Tyger Belton | ... | assistant camera |
| Gary Brostrom | ... | rigging best boy grip (as Gary A. Brostrom) |
| Charles John Bukey | ... | key grip (as Charles J. Bukey) |
| Rocky Buzzini | ... | lighting technician |
| Ruben Chacon | ... | rigging grip (as Ruben J. Chacon) |
| Jeffrey N. Civa | ... | first assistant camera |
| James F. Cornick | ... | set lighting technician |
| Nicholas Davidoff | ... | first assistant camera |
| Daniel Dorowsky | ... | rigging electrician |
| David Dunbar | ... | rigging electric |
| Wayne L. Duncan | ... | grip |
| Sean P. Fickert | ... | key rigging grip (as Sean Fickert) |
| Michael Francisco | ... | lighting technician |
| Steven Frohardt | ... | rigging grip |
| P.J. Gaynard | ... | set lighting technician |
| Peter Geraghty | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Guthrie | ... | grip |
| Joey Haddad | ... | rigging electric |
| Suzanne Hanover | ... | still photographer |
| Steve Hastings | ... | best boy rigging electric |
| Todd Homme | ... | on-camera music producer |
| Jeff L. Johnson | ... | best boy grip |
| Jeff L. Johnson | ... | best boy grip |
| Greg Kurtz | ... | film loader (as Gregory S. Kurtz) |
| Kevin J. Lang | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Tim Marshall | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Wayne Marshall | ... | set lighting technician |
| Daisuke Dice Miyake | ... | grip (as Daisuke Miyake) |
| Beau Damon Richards | ... | set lighting technician (as Beau Richards) |
| Jesse Roth | ... | second assistant camera |
| Mark Santoni | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| David Schmalz | ... | video assist operator: second unit |
| Gomidas Semerjian | ... | rigging electric |
| Michael Shanman | ... | set lighting technician |
| Alan Shultz | ... | dolly grip (as Alan K. Shultz) |
| Kevin Spinks | ... | set lighting technician |
| Michael St. Hilaire | ... | camera operator |
| Stephen J. Ullman | ... | camera operator (as Stephen Ullman) / steadicam operator (as Stephen Ullman) |
| Sam Urdank | ... | still photographer |
| Lance Jay Velazco | ... | video assist (as Lance Velazco) / video playback operator (as Lance Velazco) |
| Rick Whitfield | ... | 24 frame video playback operator |
| Paul Williams | ... | grip |
| Darryl Wilson | ... | dolly grip |
| Jerry Woodside | ... | set lighting technician |
| Jesse Olivares | ... | additional video assist operator: Additional (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jennifer Alessi | ... | extras casting |
| Sande Alessi | ... | extras casting |
| Kristan Berona | ... | extras casting |
| Lois Drabkin | ... | casting associate: New York |
| Lauren Grey | ... | casting associate |
| Julie Hutchinson | ... | executive in charge of casting |
| Terry L. Lamfers | ... | casting administrator |
| Wendy Rodriguez | ... | extras casting (as Wendy Waller) |
| Rachel Tenner | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nickolaus Brown | ... | costume supervisor |
| Artemio Carpio | ... | set costumer |
| Shelly Cowan | ... | set costumer |
| Amy Fegely | ... | set costumer |
| Kathleen Mussehl | ... | key set costumer |
| Molly O'Haver | ... | costume buyer / costumer |
| Antonia Romero | ... | costume buyer |
| Jennifer Wolf | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Alasdair Boyd | ... | assistant location manager |
| Scott Allen Logan | ... | location manager |
| Michael Soleau | ... | assistant location manager (as Michael J. Soleau) |
Music Department
| Robert Aaron | ... | musician: horns |
| Tim Boot | ... | assistant music editor |
| Jeff Carson | ... | supervising music editor |
| Dave Eggar | ... | musician: solo cellist |
| Rachel Golub | ... | musician: sitar/violin |
| Dagan Handy | ... | music consultant |
| Greg Hayes | ... | assistant music engineer |
| Charles Martin Inouye | ... | music editor |
| Kyle Johnson | ... | musician: guitars |
| Steve Mac | ... | score mixer |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | executive music producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susan Bierbaum | ... | script supervisor (as Susan Bierbaum Owen) |
Transportation Department
| John A. Brubaker | ... | transportation coordinator |
| L. Chip Crosby Jr. | ... | driver |
| Richard Denson | ... | transportation |
| Robert E Dingle | ... | driver (as Robert E. Dingle) |
| Tina L. Fortenberry | ... | transportation dispatcher |
| Adam Fox | ... | supervisor: DOT compliance |
| Marco Lupi | ... | driver |
| A.J. Mink Jr. | ... | driver |
| Phil J. Minsky | ... | driver |
| Michael Mulgrew | ... | driver |
| Ken Sale | ... | transportation co-captain (as Ken M. Sale) |
| Fred Teague | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Rachel Aberly | ... | unit publicist |
| Nino Aldi | ... | stand-in |
| Wendy Altman-Cohen | ... | principal eyewear |
| Greta Bramberg | ... | assistant: Ms. Palmer |
| Jennifer Carno | ... | assistant to writer |
| Kurtis Colamonico | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Mike Crum | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Bianca D'Carpio | ... | set production assistant |
| Bryan Davis | ... | office production assistant |
| Eileen M. Dennis | ... | first assistant accountant (as Eileen Dennis) |
| Eric Felder | ... | assistant: Mr. Pink |
| Chad Fernandez | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Adam Fox | ... | production assistant |
| Casey Green | ... | video/computer playback operator |
| Dan Harder | ... | medic |
| Caz Harleaux | ... | adr actor |
| Michael A. Heath | ... | asset manager |
| Kevin Lane Hummel | ... | production assistant |
| Zach Hunt | ... | set production assistant |
| Brandon Itagaki | ... | craft service |
| Kenneth Itagaki | ... | craft service |
| Edmond L. Johnson Jr. | ... | set production assistant |
| Valerie Johnson | ... | set production assistant (as Valerie C. Johnson) |
| Jason Jones | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Kathleen Keller | ... | production coordinator |
| Jamie Kemp | ... | chef |
| John C. Kruize | ... | production accountant (as Chris Kruize) |
| Kevin Lawn | ... | assistant: Mr. Pink |
| Vivian Lee | ... | production assistant |
| Greg Lutzka | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Tamara Maellaro | ... | medic (as Tamara Lynn Maellaro) |
| Laura Drake Mancini | ... | production assistant |
| Marlene Marks | ... | payroll accountant |
| James Maull | ... | post-production accountant (as James O. Maull) |
| Randy McKenney | ... | extras coordinator |
| Meredith Meade | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Meredith G Meade) |
| Vincent Parker | ... | playback graphics |
| Anthony Penido | ... | medic |
| Mary T. Quigley | ... | medic (as Mary Quigley) |
| Jayson Ricks | ... | stand-in |
| Mathias Ringstrom | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Santos P. Rodriguez | ... | cook |
| Quincy Rose | ... | adr loop group |
| Aron Rosenthal | ... | production assistant intern |
| Dave Scott | ... | choreographer |
| Jimmy Smith | ... | craft service |
| Ben Snowden | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Brian Sperber | ... | office production assistant |
| Glenda Storm | ... | assistant: Mr. Bostick |
| Anthea Strangis | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Richard Thorne | ... | pro skater/BMX rider |
| Delford Ward | ... | accounting clerk |
| Chris Whitaker | ... | additional medic |
| Jordan Wolfe | ... | assistant: Mr. Shadyac |
| Victoria Wong | ... | office production assistant (as Victoria B. Wong) |
| Jim Bacon | ... | epk producer (uncredited) |
| Marc C. Geschwind | ... | extras coordinator (uncredited) |
| Dava Hulsey | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Jeremiah Vaughn | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2007) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures International (UPI) (2007) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (2006) (United States) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2007) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2007) (Argentina) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Kutonen (2014) (Finland) (tv)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2007) (Argentina)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Brain Waves (adr voice casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera equipment provided by)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (moviecam camera)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (moviecam camera)
- Dimension Sound (sound editing by)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Filmtools (expendables)
- For Stars Express (catering)
- Mac Sound (score mixed at)
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
- Movie Movers (production trailers)
- One Step Up (foley by)
- Right Lobe Design Group (end titles)
- Sande Alessi Casting (extras casting)
- Shout! Factory (soundtrack)
- Sounds of the Mushroom (score mixed at)
- Sounds of the Mushroom (score recorded at)
- Technicolor Digital Services (main titles)
- Technicolor (color)
- Technicolor (digital intermediate)
- Universal Studios (grip and electric equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After being rejected from every college he applied, Bartleby Gaines decided to create a fictitious university, South Harmon Institute of Technology, with his friends, to fool their parents. But when their deception works too well and every other college rejects starts to apply to his school, B. must find a way to give the education and future his students and friends deserves, including his own, while trying to win the heart of the girl next door. Written by Ron |
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Box Office
| Budget | $23,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $10,023,835, 20 Aug 2006 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $38,505,009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | A lot of the movie was improvised, and a lot of the gags were pitched by the actors on the day of shooting. See more » |
| Goofs | In the last scene, as Dean Van Horne is walking towards his car, he hesitates because he is anticipating the explosion which destroys his vehicle. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Top 10 Memorable School Speeches in Movies (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Close to Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The last line in the credits segment "The Filmmakers Wish To Thank" reads, "And all the Students at South Harmon Institute of Technology". See more » |
| Quotes |
Bartleby Gaines:
Nah, I'm not going to answer your question, 'cause you guys have already made up your minds. I'm an expert in rejection, and I can see it on your faces, and it's too bad that you judge us by the way we look and not by who we are, just because you want us to be more like them when the truth is we're not like them, and I am damn proud of that fact! I mean, Harmon College and their - their 100 years of tradition. But tradition of what? Of hazing kids and humiliating anyone who's a bit different? Of putting so much pressure on kids they turn into these - these stress freaks and caffeine addicts. Dean Van Horne: Your phony school demeans real colleges everywhere! Bartleby Gaines: Why? Why can't we both exist? Huh? You can have your grades, and your rules and your structure and your ivory towers, and then we'll do things our way. Why do we have to conform to what you want? Dean Van Horne: Your curriculum is a joke, and you, sir, are a criminal. Bartleby Gaines: You know what? You're a criminal. 'Cause you rob these kids of their creativity and their passion. That's the real crime! Well, what about you parents? Did -did the system really work out for you? Did it teach you to follow your heart, or to just play it safe, roll over? What about you guys? Did you always want to be school administrators? Dr. Alexander, was that your dream? Or maybe no, maybe you wanted to be a poet. Maybe you wanted to be a magician or an artist. Maybe you just wanted to travel the world. Look, I - I lied to you. I lied to all of you, and I'm sorry. Dad, especially to you. But out of that desperation, something happened that was so amazing. Life was full of possibilities, and isn't that what you ultimately want for us? As parents, I mean, is - is that, is possibilities. Well, we came here today to ask for your approval, and something just occurred to me: I don't give a shit. Who cares about your approval? We don't need your approval to tell us that what we did was real. 'Cause there are so few truths in this world, that when you see one, you just know it. And I know that it is a truth that real learning took place at South Harmon. Whether you like it or not, it did. 'Cause you don't need teachers or classrooms or - or fancy highbrow traditions or money to really learn. You just need people with a desire to better themselves, and we got that by the shit-load at South Harmon. So you can go ahead, sign your forms, reject us and shoot us down, and do whatever you gotta do. It doesn't really matter at this point, because we'll never stop learning, and we'll never stop growing, and we'll never forget the ideals what were instilled in us at our place, 'cause we are SHIT heads now, and we'll be SHIT heads forever and nothing you say can do or stamp can take that away from us, so GO! See more » |