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In their seemingly ordinary senior year at West Greenview High, the unexpected unfolds when overachiever Ben and his carefree bestie Tanner decide to exact revenge on their strict physics teacher, Mrs. Wheeler, by trying to ruin her life by framing her for the murder of a missing student on social media.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

There are a couple of sly zingers every so often but it’s just a shame the material isn’t a bit sharper.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 4, 2024

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

“The Prank” is no big whoop, but for a good stretch it’s a tartly written, engagingly nasty little comedy of high-school vengeance.

Mar 17, 2022

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

AWFJ.org

While the plot may be too OTT for some, it is surely these very excesses that make the film the wild ride that it is as it puts the casual cruelty of youth in its crosshairs.

Mar 17, 2022

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

At best, everything is simplified to an almost childish degree. At worst, you could possibly make the argument that this film actually condones certain terrible behaviors.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 5, 2024

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Katelyn Nelson

Daily Grindhouse

...a fun ride propelled onward by strong performances...despite some pacing issues that occasionally slow the story..., it’s a darkly comic exploration of the time-honored tradition of intimidated kids making monsters out of mole hills

Aug 4, 2024

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

This movie didn't work back when it was called 'Teaching Mrs. Tingle,' and it doesn't work now. It relies on flat characters and fails to say much of anything about social media ills or nasty behavior.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 29, 2024

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David first hour was slow almost fell asleep.last 30 minutes was better Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Kashif P I was lucky enough to see The Prank in theaters not really sure what to expect, had a ton of fun watching it with a crowd. Haven't laughed and been scared at the same time like this in a minute. THE PRANK starts off like a “classic” high school movie. Two best friends, drifting apart in senior year. Dreams, hopes, etc. Then Rita Moreno appears and, scene by scene, slowly starts turning the film in to something else. Subtle enough that it’s never jarring, but big enough that the ride goes in a whole new direction. Genuinely tense while never dropping the laughs. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Evelyn B This director guides the camera and performances with grace and precision, keeping us titillated right up to the final payoff. It's so refreshing to see Rita in this edgy role, kudos to genius casting! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Elvira I I loved this movie! It truly was so unhinged all around in the best way without ever tipping us off to the Big Mystery. Really impressed with the direction and look and the balance between genres. And this goes without saying but please continue giving Rita Moreno all the roles!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Stephanie A Hilarious! Love Rita Moreno! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Maureen Bharoocha Director Rita Moreno Mrs. Wheeler Connor Kalopsis Ben Palmer Ramona Young Actor Keith David Actor Kate Flannery Actor

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Synopsis In their seemingly ordinary senior year at West Greenview High, the unexpected unfolds when overachiever Ben and his carefree bestie Tanner decide to exact revenge on their strict physics teacher, Mrs. Wheeler, by trying to ruin her life by framing her for the murder of a missing student on social media.

Director: Maureen Bharoocha
Producer: Steven J. Wolfe
Screenwriter: Rebecca Flinn-White, Zak White
Distributor: Iconic Events
Production Co: Sneak Preview Productions, Inphenate, XRM Media
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 15, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 30m