Strike!
“Get ready for a radical education.”
In 1963 New England, a group of friends at an all-girls academy learn that they're going to be combined with a nearby all-boys institution. They concoct a plan to save their school while dealing with everyday problems along the way.
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About Strike!
Strike! is a 1998 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Sarah Kernochan. The cast is led by Kirsten Dunst, Gaby Hoffmann, Lynn Redgrave. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
Strike! was produced by Redeemable Features, Alliance Films, and Miramax and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sarah Kernochan
- Writers
- Sarah Kernochan
- Release date
- August 21, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Redeemable Features, Alliance Films, Miramax
Strike! cast & crew
Strike! was directed by Sarah Kernochan and written by Sarah Kernochan.
The cast features Kirsten Dunst as Verena von Stefan, Gaby Hoffmann as Odette, Lynn Redgrave as Miss McVane, Tom Guiry as 'Frosty' Frost, Rachael Leigh Cook as Abigail 'Abby' Sawyer, and Vincent Kartheiser as Snake – Flat Critter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Anthony Jannelli, and it was produced by Peter Newman and Liz Murray.
Is Strike! worth watching?
Strike! holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 135 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Strike! is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Strike!
Kirsten Dunst
Verena von Stefan
Gaby Hoffmann
Odette
Lynn Redgrave
Miss McVane
Tom Guiry
'Frosty' Frost
Rachael Leigh Cook
Abigail 'Abby' Sawyer
Vincent Kartheiser
Snake – Flat Critter
Monica Keena
Tinka Parker
Matthew Lawrence
Dennis
Heather Matarazzo
Theresa 'Tweety' Goldberg
Merritt Wever
Maureen 'Momo' Haines
Robert Bockstael
Frank Dewey
Brenda Devine
Miss Phipps
Strike! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Strike! in United States?
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▸What language is Strike! in?
Strike! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Strike!?
Strike! runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Strike! rated?
Strike! is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 135 ratings.
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