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, Julie Bowen, Malik Yoba

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:

1st amendment | theater | bare chested male | barefoot male | thin attractive girl | 

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Taglines:

High school will never be the same.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Emy Coligado, who plays Emily, is only a year younger in real life than Julie Bowen who plays Principal Weller.

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Quotes

Kelly Stepford: These cheers are so lame. We need something edgier.

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Connections

Spoofs Lady and the Tramp (1955)

User Reviews

I like this movie too

I went to see an early screening of Kids in America also (probably the same one as "melinalives"). I agree with most of what she had to say. It was really enjoyable. It's pretty funny (especially one scene with same sex kissing where I couldn't hear a couple of lines because people around me were laughing so hard). It's definitely a comedy, but it also tackles some serious issues, which for me was the reason I enjoyed it. Yes, there are a couple of times you can see the cracks show because it's not a big budget movie, but the lower budget doesn't stand in it's way (and for me, it was refreshing to see a teen movie that was smart). There is an homage to old 80s movies like "Sixteen Candles" that's really cool. I think melinalives said it right when she commented that "it's heart is in the right place". The performances are really good (I don't know who the lead boy is, but he's charming). If I were to find one fault with the film, the first ten minutes or so are a little bumpy but then it finds it's groove and I really got into it. And the last kiss was awesome... I'll be looking for it in the Guiness Book of World Records.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kids in America

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$440,228, 23 October 2005

Gross USA:

$537,667

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$537,667

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kids in America LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1