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School for Scoundrels

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
30K
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Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder in School for Scoundrels (2006)
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  • Comedy
A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it turns out his teacher has the same agenda.A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it turns out his teacher has the same agenda.A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it turns out his teacher has the same agenda.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
30K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Todd Phillips
  • Writers
    • Todd Phillips(screenplay)
    • Scot Armstrong(screenplay)
    • Hal E. Chester(1960 screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Jon Heder
    • Jacinda Barrett
Top credits
  • Director
    • Todd Phillips
  • Writers
    • Todd Phillips(screenplay)
    • Scot Armstrong(screenplay)
    • Hal E. Chester(1960 screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Jon Heder
    • Jacinda Barrett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 107User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Dr. Pas Dr. P
    Jon Heder
    Jon Heder
    • Rogeras Roger
    Jacinda Barrett
    Jacinda Barrett
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • Lesheras Lesher
    Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman
    • Beckyas Becky
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Ianas Ian
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Walshas Walsh
    Horatio Sanz
    Horatio Sanz
    • Diegoas Diego
    Todd Louiso
    Todd Louiso
    • Elias Eli
    Jon Glaser
    Jon Glaser
    • Ernieas Ernie
    Paul Scheer
    Paul Scheer
    • Little Peteas Little Pete
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Lonnieas Lonnie
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Sergeant Mooreheadas Sergeant Moorehead
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    Dan Fogler
    Dan Fogler
    • Zackas Zack
    DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis
    • Bee Beeas Bee Bee
    Omar J. Dorsey
    Omar J. Dorsey
    • Lawrenceas Lawrence
    • (as Omar Dorsey)
    Marcella Lowery
    Marcella Lowery
    • Mrs. Washingtonas Mrs. Washington
    Joanne Baron
    Joanne Baron
    • Loisas Lois
    • Director
      • Todd Phillips
    • Writers
      • Todd Phillips(screenplay)
      • Scot Armstrong(screenplay)
      • Hal E. Chester(1960 screenplay) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ben Stiller's cameo was shot in two days in California because he was unable to fly to New York for filming, due to a scheduling conflict.
    • Goofs
      A defibrillator delivers one instantaneous jolt, not an extended current. Once the paddles discharge through a conductor (like the human body), they are no longer electrified until he machine is activated again and can build up a charge.
    • Quotes

      Dr. P: How many of you have self-help books? Okay, that's your first problem. You can't help yourself, because your *self* sucks!

    • Alternate versions
      Home video release include the 'Unrated Ballbuster Edition' which is 8 minutes longer than the theatrical release. There is an alternative ending.That is only available on DVDs.
    • Connections
      Features The Tony Danza Show (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Set Me Free
      Written by Ray Davies
      Performed by The Kinks
      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group

    User reviews107

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Wasn't really feeling it
    I was a bit let down by this movie. Hearing that Billy bob thorton and Jon Heder were in it, (aswell as sarah silverman) I was expecting to get some quality laughs out of this, but what I got was pretty weak. Not that movies like this have incredible stories or plots, but this one was pretty bad, and it moved at an awkward pace to me, that made it even more unbelievable than the genre usually is, As a fan of this sort of platform for a comedy, maybe I'm being to hard on it by other peoples standards, so I don't want to all out not recommend it, but Don't expect as many laughs as the other Billy bob thorton flicks like bad santa, it's light comedy. I usually tend to enjoy these comedies a few times over, but one viewing of this will be enough for me.

    5/10
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    • StanMakitadonuts
    • Feb 1, 2007

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Better Man
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Picked Last
      • Media Talent Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,807,569
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,602,333
      • Oct 1, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,470,583
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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