The PHD movie (2011)

  • PG
  • 08/12/2011 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 5m

Life (or the lack thereof) in academia

Overview

"Piled Higher and Deeper" The Movie is a live-action adaptation of the popular online comic strip by Jorge Cham. It was filmed on location at and was produced in partnership with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The film introduces audiences to the unique and funny culture of Academia and follows four graduate students (Cecilia, Mike, Tajel and the “Nameless Grad Student”) as they struggle to find balance between research, teaching and their personal lives with humor and heart.

Vahe Gabuchian

Director

Jorge Cham

Writer

Cast

Alexandra Lockwood's headshot

Alexandra Lockwood

Cecilia
Crystal Dilworth's headshot

Crystal Dilworth

Tajel
Evans Boney's headshot

Evans Boney

Mike Slackenerny
Zachary Abbott's headshot

Zachary Abbott

Prof. Smith
Raj Katti's headshot

Raj Katti

Winston
Emily Abbott's headshot

Emily Abbott

Mrs. Smith
Susanna Boney's headshot

Susanna Boney

Jen Slackenery
Tony Chu's headshot

Tony Chu

Prof. Chu

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