Expelled

Expelled

Year: 2014

Runtime: 85 min

Language: English

Director: Alex Goyette

Comedy

Felix is a clever and rebellious student facing expulsion for his repeated rule-breaking. Determined to avoid his parents finding out, he devises an elaborate scheme with his friends to keep them unaware of his predicament. As Felix attempts to outwit school authorities and execute his audacious plan, he risks everything to maintain his freedom and avoid the consequences of his actions. Will his elaborate plan succeed, or will his pranks finally lead to his downfall?

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1

Felix is expelled from Eastwood High

Felix O'Neil is expelled after his third suspension, with Dean Gary Truman delivering the final verdict. The incident kicks off a tense period where Felix tries to conceal his expulsion from his parents and teachers. The expulsion marks the start of his ongoing schemes to stay one step ahead of authority.

Day of expulsion Eastwood High School
2

Felix and Danny cover up the expulsion

Over several days, Felix and his tech-savvy friend Danny scramble to hide the expulsion from the school and his parents. They dodge surveillance, tweak schedules, and craft stories to buy time before report cards arrive. The cover-up fuels their increasingly reckless plan to game the system.

Days after expulsion Eastwood High School and Felix's home
3

Felix makes a deal with Vanessa to rig his grades

A week before report cards, Felix strikes a deal with his ex-girlfriend Vanessa: he will help her win the class election, and in return she will print a false straight-A report card for him. Vanessa sees the arrangement as a way to secure political power while Felix hopes to salvage his transcript. The plan drags several classmates into a web of deception.

Week before report cards Eastwood High School
4

Felix hacks Stacy's computer and exposes her as Roxy

Felix and Danny hack Stacy's computer and discover that she is a notorious cyberbully who goes by the screen-name Roxy. Their discovery helps Felix shape Vanessa's victory and damages Stacy's credibility. The exposure demonstrates how far Felix is willing to go for a win.

Shortly after the deal Stacy's computer, Eastwood High
5

Felix receives a falsified report card

That night, Felix opens the mail to find a report card showing Fs, despite the earlier scheme. Vanessa lied about his grades, leaving Felix scrambling to cover his tracks and avoid his parents' anger. The falsified grades ignite a new crisis that risks exposing the entire scheme.

Night after hacking Felix's home
6

Felix sabotages Vanessa's school play

In retaliation, Felix ruins Vanessa's starring role in the school play, turning her victory into humiliation. The stunt escalates tensions with both Vanessa and Truman and draws scrutiny toward Felix's involvement. For a moment, Felix feels a surge of control over the chaos he's created.

That night School auditorium
7

Felix is caught trying to fix his grades and is arrested

Felix tries to break into the school to fix the grades, but Truman catches him and calls the police. He is arrested, and his carefully constructed web of lies begins to crumble. The incident forces his family to confront the consequences of his actions.

Later that night Eastwood High School
8

Ben bails Felix out and returns home

Ben, Felix's older brother who escaped from Montana Mountain Academy, posts bail and brings Felix back to their home. At home, their mother Julie pressures Felix to confess and rethink his choices. The family dynamics become the central arena for Felix's ongoing drama.

After arrest Felix's home
9

Custodian impersonates history teacher; Ben intervenes

Julie arranges a conference with Felix's history teacher, but Ben accidentally knocks out the custodian who is posing as the teacher. Felix must attend the crucial meeting with his mother and face looming consequences. The interruption throws the family's plans into further chaos.

Day of the conference Felix's home
10

Pizza girl Katie helps push for re-enrollment

A pizza delivery from Katie, a local helper, convinces Truman to find a path to re-enroll Felix. The suggestion injects a fragile beacon of hope into Felix's stalled future at Eastwood High. The moment signals a potential shift from punishment to reconciliation.

Following the conference Truman's office
11

Felix and Danny uncover Truman's gambling and embezzlement

Late at night, Felix and Danny breach Truman's computer and uncover that the dean has a gambling addiction and has stolen school money to support it. The discovery provides crushing leverage that could topple Truman's authority. The information reframes Felix's predicament as a potential moral victory instead of a simple scheme.

Late night Truman's office / computer
12

Felix blackmails Truman; Vanessa joins; Danny's hard drive

Armed with new evidence, Felix begins to blackmail Truman to re-enroll him, threatening to report the embezzlement if he refuses. Vanessa realizes Felix's name is on the enrollment form and agrees to help, stealing back the evidence of Truman's addiction in the form of Danny's hard drive. The plan further tightens the noose around the dean.

Shortly after discovery Eastwood High / Truman's office
13

Lies uncovered; Danny steals Truman's laptop; Julie learns the truth

When the evidence goes missing, Truman tries to cover up the truth by lying about Felix's achievements. Danny steals Truman's laptop, which contains clear evidence of his misconduct. Julie arrives and, though Felix denies knowledge of the ruse, suspects the truth behind the enrollment and the report cards.

Soon after School
14

Felix is re-enrolled and starts to improve

Felix is re-enrolled for the next semester at Eastwood High and begins to apply himself more seriously. He earns better grades and steers his focus toward his future, buoyed by renewed support from Katie. The arc closes with a hint of potential change if he continues to choose education.

Next semester Eastwood High School

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