Rushmore (1998)

Rushmore (1998) is a comedy film directed by Wes Anderson. Max Fischer throws himself into extracurricular life at his private school, but his ambitions collide with his feelings for a teacher. A friendship with a wealthy older man becomes another complicated part of Max’s struggle to find his place.

Rushmore cast and character roles

Max’s ambitions and the adults around him

The school is the stage on which Max tries to define himself. Herman Blume and Rosemary Cross complicate that carefully constructed identity in different ways, while Max’s father provides another perspective on his aspirations. This is a self-contained comedy rather than a franchise installment. The central triangle offers a useful starting point for following its mixture of adolescent certainty and adult disappointment.

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• Criterion official Rushmore edition and film information
• Rushmore director and cast roles

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