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The Teacher

2024Movie1 h 58 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A Palestinian school teacher struggles to reconcile his life-threatening commitment to political resistance with his emotional support for one of his students and the chance of a new romantic relationship with a British volunteer worker.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Directed by
Farah Nabulsi
Written by
Farah Nabulsi

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Facts

May 16, 2024 · 1 h 58 min · Violence

Released
May 16, 2024
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War, Thriller
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
English
Made in
Qatar, United Kingdom, Palestinian Territories
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$57,251
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Teacher?"

Questions about The Teacher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Teacher?

In the United States, The Teacher streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Teacher worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 62).

Is The Teacher 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 good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Teacher in English?

ArabicEnglish

No, it was made in Arabic, with some English.