The story begins with Mitch Martin (played by Luke Wilson), a successful lawyer who returns home one day to find his girlfriend, Heidi (played by Juliette Lewis), engaging in an orgy. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Mitch decides to move out and rents a large house near the campus of Harrison University.
Mitch’s friends, Frank “The Tank” Ricard (played by Will Ferrell) and Bernard “Beanie” Campbell (played by Vince Vaughn), visit him at his new home and reminisce about their college days. Inspired by their nostalgia, they decide to start their own fraternity and relive the glory days of their youth.
As they recruit new members and plan their fraternity’s activities, Mitch, Frank, and Beanie find themselves at odds with the dean of Harrison University, Gordon Pritchard (played by Jeremy Piven), who is determined to shut down their fraternity and maintain order on campus.
In a series of wild and outrageous antics, the fraternity members throw epic parties, engage in pranks, and defy authority at every turn. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including rival fraternities, romantic entanglements, and personal crises.
In the climax of the film, Mitch, Frank, and Beanie must band together to save their fraternity from being shut down by Dean Pritchard and his cronies. With the help of their loyal fraternity brothers and the support of the student body, they stage a massive party on campus to prove the value of their fraternity and its contribution to campus life.
In the end, Mitch, Frank, and Beanie succeed in their mission to save their fraternity and reclaim their youth. They embrace their newfound freedom and independence, realizing that life is too short to conform to society’s expectations and that true happiness lies in embracing the spirit of youth and camaraderie.
“Old School” is a hilarious and irreverent comedy that celebrates friendship, rebellion, and the pursuit of happiness. With its memorable characters, quotable lines, and outrageous humor, the movie has become a beloved classic of the comedy genre, delighting audiences with its mix of wit, charm, and unapologetic silliness.