Detention Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 2, 2012

Detention

Release Date: Friday, April 13, 2012 Limited

Director: Joseph Kahn

Starring: Josh Hutcherson • Dane Cook • Shanley Caswell • Spencer Locke

N/A Comedy N/A

3.8 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film follows a group of teens who struggle to survive their senior year of high school when a slasher-movie killer seemingly comes to life.

Comedy Fantasy Horror Romance Teen

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Who stars in Detention – Cast List

Josh Hutcherson
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
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Dane Cook
Disney's Planes, Good Luck Chuck
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Shanley Caswell
The Conjuring
Spencer Locke
Resident Evil: Extinction, Insidious: The Last Key

Who is making Detention – Crew List

A look at Detention behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joseph Kahn last helmed Ick and Bodied. The film's writer Joseph Kahn last penned Ick and Bodied.

Director: Joseph Kahn
Screenwriters: Joseph Kahn
Mark Palermo
Richard Weager
Producers: David Kang
Mary-Ann Tanedo

Studios: Samuel Goldwyn Films; Sony Pictures
Production Company: Element Films

Production – What we know about the Detention

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2011

Completed

Changed Detention movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jul 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Detention Trailers and Clips

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Detention Release Date: When was the film released?

Detention was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 13 , 2012. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including The Cabin in the Woods, The Three Stooges and Lockout. As a limited release, Detention was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.