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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.
The Principal is a film that explores themes of resistance, drug trafficking, teacher. It also touches on youth gang and school life.
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Christopher Cain
Cast
Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Kelly Jo Minter, Michael Wright, J.J. Cohen, Esai Morales, Troy Winbush, Jacob Vargas, Annabel Armour
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The Principal
You can stream The Principal (1987) on Philo with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.5/10
RT Critics
44%
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Director
Christopher Cain
Cast
Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Kelly Jo Minter, Michael Wright, J.J. Cohen, Esai Morales, Troy Winbush, Jacob Vargas, Annabel Armour
7 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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The Principal is streaming on Philo. Rent The Principal on Apple TV+. Rent The Principal on Fandango At Home. Rent The Principal on Google Play Movies. Buy The Principal on Apple TV+. Buy The Principal on Fandango At Home. Buy The Principal on Google Play Movies. The Principal is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified May 9, 2026.