Teaching Mrs. Tingle

1999·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Before school lets out, Mrs. Tingle's class is going to need a substitute teacher.

A bright high-school senior has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle, gives her a poor grade on a project. When an attempt to get ahead in Mrs. Tingle's class goes awry, mayhem ensues and friendships, loyalties and trust are tested by the teacher's intricate mind-games.
Darkly Comedic ThrillerHigh School MayhemMind GamesTeacher vs. StudentTwisted MoralityPsychological TensionCunning AntagonistTests of Loyalty

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Where can I stream Teaching Mrs. Tingle legally?

Teaching Mrs. Tingle is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Teaching Mrs. Tingle worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Teaching Mrs. Tingle rated?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Teaching Mrs. Tingle?

1 h 36 min

Teaching Mrs. Tingle runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Teaching Mrs. Tingle?

Critics27
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Teaching Mrs. Tingle higher (47) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Teaching Mrs. Tingle a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is Teaching Mrs. Tingle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Teaching Mrs. Tingle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Teaching Mrs. Tingle in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Teaching Mrs. Tingle use?

It Works Better with BulletsDisproportionate RetributionUsed to Be a Sweet KidDo Wrong, RightChekhov's SkillBound and GaggedKarma HoudiniWhole-Plot ReferenceTook a Level in BadassWrote the BookTeens Are MonstersSir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailerand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Teaching Mrs. Tingle, including It Works Better with Bullets, Disproportionate Retribution, Used to Be a Sweet Kid.

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