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The PHD movie

The PHD movie

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 12, 2011

Runtime

1h 5m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

67%

Original Title

The PHD movie: Piled Higher and Deeper

Director

Vahe Gabuchian

Description

"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.