The School for Good and Evil (2022)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,355 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2022-10-19
Runtime: 149 minutes
Where to watch The School for Good and Evil
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Best friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains — and find themselves on opposing sides of the battle between good and evil.
The School for Good and Evil parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The School for Good and Evil is a PG-13 fantasy adventure about two friends at a magical school split between heroism and villainy.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Fantasy peril and magical conflict typical of a good-versus-evil school adventure.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) — 88%
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- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — 87%
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Director
Cast
- Sofia Wylie as Agatha
- Sophia Anne Caruso as Sophie
- Kerry Washington as Professor Dovey
- Charlize Theron as Lady Lesso
- Laurence Fishburne as School Master
- Jamie Flatters as Tedros
- Earl Cave as Hort
- Holly Sturton as Beatrix
- Kit Young as Rafal / Rhian
- Freya Parks as Hester
The School for Good and Evil FAQ
Is The School for Good and Evil good?
The School for Good and Evil has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,355 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The School for Good and Evil?
In the US you can stream The School for Good and Evil on Netflix.
Is The School for Good and Evil OK for kids?
The School for Good and Evil is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The School for Good and Evil is a PG-13 fantasy adventure about two friends at a magical school split between heroism and villainy.
What movies are like The School for Good and Evil?
If you liked The School for Good and Evil, try Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.