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Kids in America

Kids in America

Get Schooled Not Fooled.

20055.41h 31m

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.

Directed by Josh Stolberg
Written by Josh Stolberg, Andrew Shaifer
Produced by Andrew Shaifer
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Top Cast

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

Themes & Keywords

rebellioncampusfree speech

About Kids in America

Kids in America is a comedy, drama film released in 2005 exploring themes of rebellion, campus, free speech. Directed by Josh Stolberg, it stars Gregory Smith, Caitlin Wachs, Stephanie Sherrin. 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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