Product Details

• Actors: Michael J. Fox, Nancy McKeon, Todd Bridges, Anthony Edwards, Angela Cartwright
• Directors: Rod Amateau
• Format: Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Trinity Home Ent
• DVD Release Date: February 1, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0007ZSHMQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,626 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Back in the 1980s, NBC had the midas touch when it came to making TV movies with the top teen stars of the period. This was the first of many: High School USA. It's also amazing because at the time, the teens of the cast were top stars: Michael J. Fox (Family Ties) Nancy McKeon (The Facts of Life) Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes) Dana Plato (Diff'rent Strokes) Crystal Bernard (Happy Days) Lauri Hendler (Gimme a Break) Cathy Silvers (Happy Days) Even some up and comers like Crispin Glover and Anthony Edwards have notable roles. This wasn't only an 80s teenfest. It features some of the teen actors of the 50s and 60s, all who made welcomed returns to acting through this film. It has a funny plot and entangles many subplots. If you are a fan of 80s teen flicks, then get this one. It's fun to watch.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An, August 28, 2002

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Molly P. (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: High School USA [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I'm amazed I'd never heard of this film before. I bought it because I love Michael J. Fox and it looked like a funny movie. I was very impressed by it! Even though it was obviously a TV movie (there are fades for commercials still intact) and it is pretty low budget in terms of any kind of stunts or special effects, it's really funny and sports a great cast. In addition to Fox, you've got Anthony Edwards, Crispin Glover, Jon Gries, and half a dozen more recognizable names. The movie itself is really funny. It's about a guy (Fox) who likes a girl (Nancy McKeon), but she's dating the self-proclaimed king of the school (Edwards). Edwards' character and his cronies really give Fox's character (and the other non-kings) a hard time. So it's up to the underdogs to prove that kings don't belong in high schools. It's a great movie about friendship and there's even a drag race for an added bit of high school movie fun. Despite its moments of cheesiness, this is a real treat and I'd definitely recommend it.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once of the best teen tv-movies of the 80s, June 8, 2000

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Pat McCurry (Wilton, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: High School USA [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Back in the 1980s, NBC had the midas touch when it came to making TV movies with the top teen stars of the period. This was the first of many: High School USA. It's also amazing because at the time, the teens of the cast were top stars:

Michael J. Fox (Family Ties) Nancy McKeon (The Facts of Life) Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes) Dana Plato (Diff'rent Strokes) Crystal Bernard (Happy Days) Lauri Hendler (Gimme a Break) Cathy Silvers (Happy Days)

Even some up and comers like Crispin Glover and Anthony Edwards have notable roles. This wasn't only an 80s teenfest. It features some of the teen actors of the 50s and 60s, all who made welcomed returns to acting through this film. It has a funny plot and entangles many subplots. If you are a fan of 80s teen flicks, then get this one. It's fun to watch.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an 80's must have!, July 15, 2002

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Barbara Villeneuve (Mississauga, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: High School USA [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I've been trying to find this movie for years! Another 80's classic, you'll be laughing all through the movie...."I'm getting my licence on Friday" is a classic line. This is a rare movie and a great classic to own.