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Kids in America

Kids in America

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Kids in America

"Get Schooled Not Fooled."

2005

1h 31m

5.5(48 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Inspired by real events, this ribald comedy pits an unlikely gang of students against their principal after she bars safe-sex activities on campus. Protesting Principal Weller's muzzling of free speech, the teens stage a bold and hilarious rebellion.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Holden Donovan

Caitlin Wachs

Caitlin Wachs

Katie Carmichael

Stephanie Sherrin

Stephanie Sherrin

Charlotte Pratt

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

Kelly Stepford

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen

Principal Weller

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Abby Pratt

Elizabeth Perkins

Elizabeth Perkins

Sondra Carmichael

Samantha Mathis

Samantha Mathis

Jennifer Rose

George Wendt

George Wendt

Coach Thompson

Alex Anfanger

Alex Anfanger

Lawrence Reitzer

Creative team

Directed by: Josh Stolberg
Written by: Josh Stolberg
Andrew Shaifer
Produced by: Andrew Shaifer

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