Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.
Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.
The film focuses on universal, apolitical themes of individual perseverance, second chances, and the value of education, without engaging in broader political critiques or endorsements. Its narrative champions personal growth and responsibility within existing societal structures.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, including prominent Black lead actors, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on comedic situations and personal growth, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without strong DEI-driven critiques.
The film 'Night School' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on adult students pursuing their GEDs and their personal, primarily heterosexual, relationships and comedic challenges, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Night School (2018) is an original film featuring new characters. There are no pre-existing canonical, historical, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered for this production.
Night School (2018) is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which characters could have been race-swapped.
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