The Flying Classroom

A boy with a history of being expelled from multiple schools arrives at a boarding school in Leipzig, where he manages to find acceptance and friendship among his roommates. Together with his peers, the protagonist navigates the challenges of school life, including a rivalry with students from another school. The group discovers a script for a play and begins preparing their own version for a Christmas performance. Their creative efforts lead to a series of events that uncover old secrets and bring long-separated friends back together.

Directed by Tomy Wigand, this film was the first of two listed in the director's career, preceding Dad Got Grounded. The cast features Ulrich Noethen, Sebastian Koch, Piet Klocke, Anja Kling, Frederick Lau, and François Goeske. Produced in Germany by companies including ZDF and Bavaria Filmverleih- und Produktions GmbH, the movie combines elements of comedy, drama, and family themes over a runtime of 110 minutes.

The film earned 9 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was moderately positive, with a rating of 6.3/10 from 1,600 votes on IMDb and a rating of 6.2/10 from 43 votes on TMDB.