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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

2016 · Movie · PG · 92 min · ★ 6.9 · 58% critics

FamilyComedy

A creative, rule-weary middle schooler arrives at a strict new school and feels boxed in by endless restrictions. With help from an encouraging friend and a vivid imagination, he sets out to break every rule in the handbook, turning daily frustrations into escalating pranks and unexpected lessons.

Based on Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

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Details
Years
2016
Release date
2016-10-07
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
92 min
Critic score
58/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (458 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a family-friendly, prank-filled school comedy with a big imagination and a sweet streak, similar to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; Not for you if you need realism or subtle humor.

Pros: imaginative, cartoon-like fun; some heartwarming moments; kid-friendly energy | Cons: over-the-top and cheesy; unrealistic school rules; humor may annoy adults

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • school
  • middle school
  • based on children's book
  • expelled from school
  • live action and animation
  • child protagonist

Cast & crew

Directed by Steve Carr