Bad Counselors

"Spirit led. Court ordered."

2026 1h 45m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 6

Comedy

Synopsis

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After committing a crime on campus, two frat-stars pretend to be Christian camp counselors in order to fulfill court ordered community service.

“Spirit led. Court ordered.”

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Cast

Matt Cornett
Grayson
Ramon Reed
Tyler
Brec Bassinger
Jenna
Nathan Gamble
Dallas
Brayden Gleave
Patrick
McKaley Miller
Becky
Dominic Lopez
Shadow
Liam Anderson
Tucker

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Dowling
Writers: Taylor Grabowsky, Ryna Gunnarson, Dexter Masland
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 7

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Directed by Chris Dowling, shot by Alexander Rivera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Grant Fonda. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

CAST

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Matt Cornett and Ramon Reed and Brec Bassinger carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Spirit led. Court ordered.".

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6633934 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chris Dowling directs. Alexander Rivera behind the camera. Grant Fonda scores. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Chris Dowling, shot by Alexander Rivera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Grant Fonda. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Matt Cornett and Ramon Reed and Brec Bassinger carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Spirit led. Court ordered.".
6IMDB entry: tt6633934 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Alexander Rivera
Original score: Grant Fonda
Makeup / hair: Guliza Covalinski
Stunt coordinator: Jason Gupton
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Bad Counselors (2026)

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StJoHo2026-09-05
★ 2/10
Sub par. Not particularly funny, leads feel miscast and the overall story a little too predictable and going through the motions. Could you find something better to watch tonight absolutely!! An hour and a half of my life I won't get back.

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