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The Teacher Who Promised the Sea

2023Movie1 h 45 min

DramaHistory
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd4.0/5Rotten Tomatoes100%95%

A deeply moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and family, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Based on the true story of Antoni Benaiges.

The buried memories of the Spanish Civil War are unearthed as a woman searches for the remains of her grandfather's father and discovers the story of an idealistic young teacher from Tarragona.

Feels like

  • Poignant Historical Drama
  • Memory & Trauma
  • Family Legacy
  • Spanish Civil War
  • Impact of Education
  • Melancholic & Hopeful
  • Intergenerational Story
  • Socially Conscious
  • Character-Driven

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Patricia Font
Written by
Francesc Escribano, Albert Val
Produced by
Francesc Escribano, Toni Soler, Sergi Moreno
Music by
Natasha Arizu del Valle

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Facts

November 10, 2023 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 10, 2023
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
Catalan
Made in
Spain
Box office
$2 million
Available in
32 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Teacher Who Promised the Sea?"

Questions about The Teacher Who Promised the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Teacher Who Promised the Sea?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Teacher Who Promised the Sea worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is The Teacher Who Promised the Sea okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Teacher Who Promised the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Teacher Who Promised the Sea in English?

SpanishCatalan

No, it was made in Spanish, with some Catalan.