Accepted (2006)
A rejected slacker creates a fake college, leading to whimsical, broad humor and feel-good, brisk camp.
A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.
How intense is Accepted?
Accepted has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Accepted feels like
- Tone
- campywhimsicalfeel goodcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchPartyFamily night
Where to stream Accepted
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Accepted for you?
Is Accepted scary?
No. Accepted is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Accepted gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Accepted sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Accepted OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Accepted?
Accepted runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Accepted?
Accepted is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Accepted have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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