In a Class of His Own

A gentle, heartwarming underdog story that offers easy inspiration and a few smiles without much challenge.

Directed by

Robert Munic

Genres

Drama, Tv movie

Starring

Lou Diamond Phillips, Cara Buono, A.J. Buckley

Overview

Rich Donato is the high school janitor at an Oregon high school. He is looked up to by the kids who often seek his advice. There is only one problem: he doesn't have a high school diploma. The school board tells him that he must get his GED in 30 days or he will lose his job. He tries taking the test on his own, but fails. His wife rallies the community to help Rich pass the test. Now that Rich has help from teachers and students, there is nothing he can't do.

How it feels

Warm, uplifting and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Education, class, family, friendship

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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