Is Summer School appropriate for children?

# Summer School - Parental Guide This PG-13 comedy follows a gym teacher stuck teaching remedial English to troublemaking students. It contains mild language, sexual references, and moderate physical comedy that's generally suitable for older children and teens. Parents should note the film includes some crude humor and occasional mischief, making it best for children 13+.

What age is Summer School suitable for?

Our verdict for Summer School is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Summer School safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1987

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.

Cast

Mark Harmon

Mr. Freddy Shoop

Kirstie Alley

Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishop

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Pam House

Dean Cameron

Francis 'Chainsaw' Gremp

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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