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School for Scoundrels (2006)

★ 5.9PG-13100 minDirector: Todd Phillips

2006 comedy film directed by Todd Phillips

School for Scoundrels is a 2006 American comedy film, starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder, and directed by Todd Phillips. The film is based on the 1960 British film School for Scoundrels. The remake was released on September 29, 2006, receiving mostly negative reviews and was a box office disappointment, by grossing $23.9 million against a $35 million budget.

The remake has a similar theme to the original film, but a noticeably different plot and tone.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is School for Scoundrels about?
School for Scoundrels (2006) — An unlucky meter reader enrolls in a confidence-building class so he can win the love of the girl of his dreams. The class turns out to be something quite different when it becomes clear to the young man that his professor has his sights set on the same girl.
Is School for Scoundrels based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is School for Scoundrels scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.