K-12

Name: K-12
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Released: 2019-09-05
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Melanie Martinez, Elita Harkov, Megan Gage, Maggie Budzyna, Zión Moreno

2019·Movie·R·92 min·★ 7.7(287)

Fantasy Horror More English titles

“When the bell rings, you must be in your assigned seat…”

Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school’s belligerent patriarchal conditioning.

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Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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France	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Spain	—	Apple TV Store
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Japan	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About K-12

K-12 is a 2019 English-language fantasy and horror film directed by Melanie Martinez. The cast is led by Melanie Martinez, Elita Harkov, Megan Gage. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, Kanopy.

K-12 was produced by Atlantic Records, Little Ugly, and Frame 48 and made in United States of America. It was released on September 5, 2019, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director: Melanie Martinez
Writers: Melanie Martinez
Release date: September 5, 2019
OTT release: September 6, 2019
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $0 million
Production: Atlantic Records, Little Ugly, Frame 48

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K-12 cast & crew

K-12 was directed by Melanie Martinez and written by Melanie Martinez.

The cast features Melanie Martinez as Cry Baby, Elita Harkov as Angelita, Megan Gage as Celeste, Maggie Budzyna as Kelly, Zión Moreno as Fleur, and Marsalis Wilson as Ben.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Kimberly Stuckwisch and Melanie Martinez.

Is K-12 worth watching?

K-12 holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 287 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy fantasy and horror, K-12 is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch K-12

In United States, you can stream K-12 on YouTube TV, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on September 6, 2019.

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