Principal Takes a Holiday (1998) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Principal Takes a Holiday (1998) — A rowdy high school senior risks losing a $10,000 gift his parents promise him for
Principal Takes a Holiday (1998) Storyline
A rowdy high school senior risks losing a $10,000 gift his parents promise him for graduation if he can complete the year without getting in trouble by getting caught by the principal in a prank. However, when an accident befalls the current principal, the senior goes and finds a drifter to show up at the school as the new principal to get his records erased.
Full Cast & Crew
- Kevin Nealon as Franklin Fitz
- Zachery Ty Bryan as John Scaduto
- Jessica Steen as Celia Shine
- Rashaan Nall as Peter Heath (as Rashaan H. Nall)
- Kurt Fuller as Principal Frank Hockenberry
- Ellie Harvie as Miss W. Fassle
- Laurie Murdoch as Vice Principal Ralph Calder
- Emmanuelle Chriqui as Roxanne
- Carlos Jacott as Oliver
- Bill Nye as Science Teacher
- Douglas Newell as Math Teacher
- Robin Douglas as Biology Teacher
- Walter Marsh as Dr. Vernon Baxter
- Christopher Gaze as Hamlet
- Carly Pope as Student
Why Watch Principal Takes a Holiday?
The Vibe: Principal Takes a Holiday is a captivating and well-crafted family movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1998. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with family-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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