Class Rank (film) explained

Class Rank
Director:	Eric Stoltz
Music:	Brian Byrne
Cinematography:	Gavin Fisher
Editing:	Andreas Fehrle
Distributor:	Cinedigm
Runtime:	101 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Budget:	$600,000^[1]
Gross:	$10,452^[2]

Class Rank is a 2017 American romantic comedy film directed by Eric Stoltz and written by Benjamin August. The film stars Skyler Gisondo, Olivia Holt, Kristin Chenoweth, Kathleen Chalfant, Nick Krause, and Peter Maloney.

The film had its world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 21, 2017. It had a limited release and went to video on demand on May 11, 2018, by Cinedigm.

Plot

Two high school outsiders join forces in an attempt to overtake the local school board. Guided by their families, they enter the perilous world of politics and in the process, learn a thing or two about love.

Cast

• Skyler Gisondo as Bernard Flannigan, an incredibly smart, although young, candidate for the Livingston School Board.
• Olivia Holt as Veronica Krauss, Bernard's friend and love interest who is ranked second in their class.
• Kristin Chenoweth as Janet Krauss, Veronica's mother who works behind the scenes at .
• Bruce Dern as Oswald Flannigan, Bernard's retired grandfather.
• Kathleen Chalfant as Barbara, the editor-in-chief of the local newspaper.
• Nick Krause as the Bagger, a friend of Bernard's who works at the local supermarket.
• Peter Maloney as Mr. Del Tufo, a member of the school board.
• Rod McLachlan as Principal Greely
• Daryl J. Johnson as Postal Worker Wesley
• Danni Wang as Tai Yu
• Ian Patrick as the Brilliant Young Nerd
• Eric Stoltz as the Brilliant Young Nerd's Father (Cameo appearance; Stoltz directed the film.)

Production

On November 20, 2015, it was announced that Eric Stoltz would direct the comedy film Class Rank, based on the script by Benjamin August.^[3] Producer would be SSS Entertainment's Shaun Sanghani and Single Cell Pictures' Sandy Stern.

Principal photography on the film began on November 30, 2015, in Alexandria, Louisiana.^{[4] [5]}

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 21, 2017.^[6] Shortly after, Cinedigm acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a May 11, 2018, release.^[7]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 86%, based on 14 reviews, and an average rating of 6.32/10.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Initial Certification Search . Fastlane NextGen . Type "Class Rank" in the search box . March 10, 2023 . June 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200615095911/https://fastlaneng.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com/public/search/ent . live .
2. Web site: Class Rank (2018) . BoxOfficeMojo.com . . 13 July 2018.
3. News: Lincoln. Ross A.. Olivia Holt To Star In Indie 'Class Rank' Directed By Eric Stoltz. December 2, 2015. Deadline Hollywood. November 20, 2015.
4. News: Lincoln. Ross A.. 'Class Rank' Rounds Out Cast Including Bruce Dern, Kristin Chenoweth. December 2, 2015. Deadline Hollywood. December 1, 2015.
5. News: New movie to be filmed in Cenla. December 2, 2015. KALB-TV. November 24, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104941/http://www.kalb.com/home/headlines/New-film-coming-to-Cenla--353150381.html. March 4, 2016.
6. Web site: Class Rank. Newport Beach Film Festival. February 22, 2018. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222104931/http://newportbeachfilmfest.com/event/class-rank/. February 22, 2018.
7. Web site: Cinedigm Acquires Eric Stoltz-Helmed 'Class Rank' For May Release. Deadline Hollywood. Patrick. Hipes. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018.
8. Web site: Class Rank (2018) . . August 27, 2020.