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The School for Good and Evil (2022)

โ€œThere are two sides to every story.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,414 votes 2h 29m pg-13 ComedyFantasyAdventureDrama

#85 of 226 films from 2022 #776 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Paul Feig ยท Written by Paul Feig, Soman Chainani, David Magee, Laura Solon

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Overview

Best friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains โ€” and find themselves on opposing sides of the battle between good and evil.

Cast

Sofia Wylieas Agatha
Sophia Anne Carusoas Sophie
Kerry Washingtonas Professor Dovey
Charlize Theronas Lady Lesso
Laurence Fishburneas School Master
Michelle Yeohas Professor Anemone
Jamie Flattersas Tedros
Kit Youngas Rafal / Rhian
Holly Sturtonas Beatrix
Peter Serafinowiczas Yuba
Cate Blanchettas The Storian (voice)
Patti LuPoneas Mrs. Deauville
Scaredy Katas Gregor
Rob Delaneyas Stefan

Facts

Release dateOctober 19, 2022
Runtime149 min (2h 29m) โ€” longer as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt2935622

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Questions

How long is The School for Good and Evil?
The School for Good and Evil runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Is The School for Good and Evil worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,414 votes, which places it #85 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 63%) and #776 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The School for Good and Evil?
The School for Good and Evil was directed by Paul Feig. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Housemaid (2025), Last Christmas (2019), Spy (2015).
Who stars in The School for Good and Evil?
Sofia Wylie as Agatha; Sophia Anne Caruso as Sophie; Kerry Washington as Professor Dovey; Charlize Theron as Lady Lesso; Laurence Fishburne as School Master; Michelle Yeoh as Professor Anemone.
What is The School for Good and Evil rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The School for Good and Evil?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6483.

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