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In a prestigious British school for boys, the students' lives unfold amidst strict rules, rivalries, and a deep yearning for freedom. The story follows a group of young men who find their only escape from an oppressive system in rebellion. Dayroom — a student with a unique perspective and a bit of chaos inside him — leads his peers in a raucous daily challenge. As the pressure intensifies and tensions rise, the students begin to devise a plan to free themselves from the yoke of authority.

The film paints a visceral portrait of the struggle between the innocence of youth and the rigidity of established norms, using a blend of realism and surrealism. Tensions in the school reach a boiling point when the group decides to take their feelings to the extreme, marking a celebration of individualism in a stifling environment. The characters navigate the confusion of adolescence, questioning their education and the role they play in society.

As the story progresses, the climax becomes an explosion of rebellion that challenges traditional conventions. With powerful imagery and a bold narrative, this film gives voice to the desperation of a generation, capturing the spirit of insurrection that would resonate in future social movements. In the end, the students not only fight against the system but also confront their own identities and what it truly means to be free.

Media type
Movie
Year
1968
Director
Lindsay Anderson
Writer
David Sherwin
John Howlett
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.40
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
90.00
Actors
Malcolm McDowell
David Wood
Richard Warwick
Christine Noonan
Rupert Webster
Robert Swann
Hugh Thomas
Michael Cadman
Peter Sproule
Peter Jeffrey
Anthony Nicholls
Arthur Lowe
Mona Washbourne
Mary MacLeod
Geoffrey Chater
Ben Aris
Graham Crowden
Charles Lloyd Pack
Guy Ross
Robin Askwith
Philip Bagenal
Robert Yetzes
David Griffin
Graham Sharman
Robin Davies
Brian Pettifer
Michael Newport
Sean Bury
Martin Beaumont
Ellis Dale
John Garrie
Tommy Godfrey
Simon Ward
Gender
Drama
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
Michael Medwin
Albert Finney
Lindsay Anderson
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
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Duration
112
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