When prep-school student Skip (Rob Lowe) emboldens his naive roommate Jonathan (Andrew McCarthy) to start dating older women he's in for the surprise of his life: the woman Jonathan picks up turns out to be Skip's mother Ellen (Jacqueline Bisset).
"Class" on Blu-ray by MGM Mod presents an engaging blend of romantic drama and coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of an elite American prep school. The film follows a young student whose life takes an unexpected turn when he enters into a passionate relationship that challenges social conventions, personal loyalties, and the boundaries between youth and adulthood. With a nuanced balance of humor and emotional depth, the story explores friendship, desire, moral choices, and the clash between privilege and vulnerability. The Blu-ray format enhances image clarity and sound, allowing viewers to appreciate the atmosphere, performances, and subtle character work more intensely than in standard editions.
MGM Mod is part of the "Manufactured on Demand" line associated with the MGM catalog, known for making classic and catalog titles available again in high-quality home-video releases. Instead of mass-produced retail runs, these editions are typically produced in smaller quantities on demand, which helps preserve a broad range of films that might otherwise be out of print. MGM's legacy in the film industry stretches back to the golden age of Hollywood, with a library that includes numerous award-winning and culturally influential titles. This MOD release continues that tradition by providing cinephiles with access to more specialized or older works in a convenient and respectable Blu-ray presentation.
The cast of "Class" (as typical for this type of film from the MGM library) is led by performers who built significant careers in both film and television, often moving on to critically acclaimed roles and major box-office successes. Among them are actors who later earned wide recognition for their versatility in drama and comedy, appearing in notable studio productions, prestige television series, and independent films that received festival and award attention. The director, coming from a background in character-driven stories, is known for getting strong, naturalistic performances from younger and established actors alike, and for crafting narratives that balance emotional intensity with accessible, mainstream entertainment. Well-known supporting talents--both in front of and behind the camera--contribute to the film's enduring appeal: experienced character actors, skilled editors, cinematographers, and composers whose work across various projects has helped shape popular cinema for decades. While specific titles and awards may vary across their careers, the combined experience of these creatives gives "Class" a professional polish and narrative confidence typical of MGM's better-remembered catalog films.
Actors:
Rob Lowe, Jacqueline Bisset, Andrew McCarthy, Stuart Margolin, Cliff Robertson, John Cusack, Alan Ruck, Casey Siemaszko