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Up the Academy (1980)

English teen film directed by Robert Downey Sr.

Film facts

Runtime
1h 27m 87 min
Released
1980
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Up the Academy has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 min). The English film released in 1980. It is directed by Robert Downey Sr. and stars Wendell Brown, Ron Leibman and Ralph Macchio.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Harry Stradling
Editing
Bud Molin
Produced by
Marvin Worth
Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Set in
Kansas
Filmed in
Kansas

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1980
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Up the Academy?

Up the Academy has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes, or 87 min.

When did Up the Academy release?

Up the Academy released in 1980.

Who directed Up the Academy?

Up the Academy is directed by Robert Downey Sr..

Who is in the cast of Up the Academy?

The cast of Up the Academy includes Wendell Brown, Ron Leibman, Ralph Macchio, Tom Poston, King Coleman and Barbara Bach.

Where can I watch Up the Academy online?

Up the Academy streams on Netflix.

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Updated 11 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.