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To Sir, with Love

1967Movie1 h 45 minNR

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic557.0Rotten Tomatoes90%88%

A wholesome, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

Turned-on teens... and the teacher who had to tame them!

A British Guianese engineer starts a job as a high school teacher in London’s East End, where his uninterested and delinquent pupils are in desperate need of attention and care.

Feels like

  • British Social Commentary
  • Teacher-Student Relationships
  • 1960s London
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Character Development
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Nostalgic
  • Hopeful

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
James Clavell
Written by
James Clavell, E.R. Braithwaite
Produced by
James Clavell
Music by
Ron Grainer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 14, 1967 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
June 14, 1967
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$625,000
Box office
$42 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Sound-Effect Bleep, Apathetic Teacher, Thematic Theme Tune +9

  • Sound-Effect Bleep
  • Apathetic Teacher
  • Thematic Theme Tune
  • They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!
  • High Turnover Rate
  • Guyana
  • Only in It for the Money
  • Primal Scene
  • Rage Breaking Point
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Bowdlerise
  • Tranquil Fury

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream To Sir, with Love?"

Questions about To Sir, with Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream To Sir, with Love?

In the United States, you can rent or buy To Sir, with Love from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is To Sir, with Love worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 55).

Is there a sequel to To Sir, with Love?

  1. To Sir, with Love (1967)
  2. To Sir, with Love II (1996)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by To Sir, with Love II (1996).

Is To Sir, with Love okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is To Sir, with Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is To Sir, with Love good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does To Sir, with Love use?

Sound-Effect BleepApathetic TeacherThematic Theme TuneThey Call Me MISTER Tibbs!High Turnover RateGuyanaOnly in It for the MoneyPrimal SceneRage Breaking PointAdaptation Name ChangeBowdleriseTranquil Furyand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Sound-Effect Bleep, Apathetic Teacher, and Thematic Theme Tune.