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Operation Varsity Blues

Original title: Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
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  • 1h 40m
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Matthew Modine in Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
An examination that goes beyond the celebrity-driven headlines and dives into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the center of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged.
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  • Documentary
  • Crime
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Reenactments drive this documentary investigating the mastermind behind a scam to sneak the kids of rich and famous families into top US universities.Reenactments drive this documentary investigating the mastermind behind a scam to sneak the kids of rich and famous families into top US universities.Reenactments drive this documentary investigating the mastermind behind a scam to sneak the kids of rich and famous families into top US universities.

IMDb RATING
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8.1K
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  • Director
    • Chris Smith
  • Writer
    • Jon Karmen
  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Roger Rignack
    • Jillian Peterson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Smith
  • Writer
    • Jon Karmen
  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Roger Rignack
    • Jillian Peterson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
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    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Matthew Modine in Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Matthew Modine in Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Matthew Modine in Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Matthew Modine in Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)

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    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Rick Singeras Rick Singer
    Roger Rignack
    Roger Rignack
    • John B. Wilsonas John B. Wilson
    Jillian Peterson
    Jillian Peterson
    • Lead FBI Agentas Lead FBI Agent
    Courtney Rackley
    Courtney Rackley
    • Jane Buckinghamas Jane Buckingham
    Wallace Langham
    Wallace Langham
    • Gordon Caplanas Gordon Caplan
    Josh Stamberg
    Josh Stamberg
    • Bill McGlashanas Bill McGlashan
    Jeff Rector
    Jeff Rector
    • Devin Sloaneas Devin Sloane
    • (as Jeffrey Alan Rector)
    Wyatt Whitaker
    • Sonas Son
    • (as Wyatt Owen Whitaker)
    Randy Hernandez
    • Agustin Huneeusas Agustin Huneeus
    Cullen Arbaugh
    Cullen Arbaugh
    • Young Rickas Young Rick
    William Christopher Stephens
    William Christopher Stephens
    • Rudy Meredithas Rudy Meredith
    David Lloyd Smith
    David Lloyd Smith
    • Sailing Coachas Sailing Coach
    Leroy Edwards III
    Leroy Edwards III
    • Athletic Directoras Athletic Director
    • (as Leroy Edwards)
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Bruce Isacksonas Bruce Isackson
    Kristen O'Meara
    Kristen O'Meara
    • Michelle Janavsas Michelle Janavs
    Angela Nicholas
    Angela Nicholas
    • Donna Heinelas Donna Heinel
    Jeremy Sless
    Jeremy Sless
    • Guidance Counseloras Guidance Counselor
    John Coluccio
    • Olivia's Dadas Olivia's Dad
    • (as John J. Coluccio)
    • Director
      • Chris Smith
    • Writer
      • Jon Karmen
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    An examination that goes beyond the celebrity-driven headlines and dives into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the center of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged. —yusufpiskin
    • reenactment
    • scandal
    • young adults
    • school
    • college admission
    • 11 more
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    • Taglines
      • The man behind the scandal.
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some language
    • Parents guide

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    • Connections
      References Varsity Blues (1999)

    User reviews55

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    This story made me sad, frustrated, and furious all at once.
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    • Release date
      • March 17, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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