The Principal
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
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Where can I watch The Principal in the United States?
The Principal is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Principal for free?
The Principal streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Principal?
The Principal scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Principal?
The Principal stars Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Kelly Jo Minter, and Michael Wright. Christopher Cain is the director.
How long is The Principal?
The Principal runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
When did The Principal come out?
The Principal was released on September 18, 1987.
Which studio made The Principal?
The Principal was produced by ML Delphi Premier Productions, TriStar Pictures, and Dorica Film in the United States.
What was the budget for The Principal?
The Principal was made on a budget of $11,000,000.
How much did The Principal make at the box office?
The Principal grossed $19,734,940 worldwide, against a budget of $11,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.