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Military school meets Woodstock with zero budget and maximum chaos — the 80s found its anti-establishment fever dream.
TMDB
55
IMDb
46
Rotten Tomatoes
40

Getting Wasted (1980)

scrappy underdogstoner rebellionDIY energy

Overview

Comedy

An uptight military school gets a dose of hippie-infused rebellion when a group of students gather in support of the 1960s uprising going on around them. When a few students decide to bring the more liberal, artsy side of the revolution onto campus, they face opposition from much of the school's staff.

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Content warning
drugshippieanti authoritycadetcounter-culturemilitary academy
generational conflictinstitutional conformityfailed idealismyouthful arrogance

Standout Aspects

Acting

Stephen Furst brings chaotic Flounder energy to military hell.

Production

Shoestring budget accidentally creates authentic grubby 70s hangover.

Best for:Friends: Irony-soaked group watch with snacks and low expectations.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while half-paying attention.
Heads up:Drug Use: Frequent casual drug use played for laughs, very 1980.
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Director

Paul Frizler

ReleasedJan 1, 1980
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Gold Key Entertainment

Top Cast

Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Brad

Cooper Huckabee

Cooper Huckabee

Dwayne

George O'Hanlon, Jr.

George O'Hanlon, Jr.

Eric

Stephen Furst

Stephen Furst

Marshall

Ken Michelman

Ken Michelman

Al

Stefan Arngrim

Stefan Arngrim

Charlie

Ronnie Claire Edwards

Ronnie Claire Edwards

Mrs. Carson

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Space

Herb Voland

Herb Voland

Principal McLaughlin

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was director Paul Frizler's only feature film; he vanished into obscurity after its 1980 release.

Cultural

Shot in 1979 but released in 1980, making it a time capsule of boomers trying to sell 60s nostalgia to audiences already over it.

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