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Blackboard Jungle

1955·Movie
1h 41min·NR
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic677.0Rotten Tomatoes75%77%
IMDb7.4Metacritic677.0Rotten Tomatoes75%77%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Society, class and money, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

They turned a school into a jungle!

Richard Dadier is a teacher at North Manual High School, an inner-city school where many of the pupils frequently engage in anti-social behavior. Dadier makes various attempts to engage the students' interest in education, challenging both the school staff and the pupils. He is subjected to violence as well as duplicitous schemes.
Inner-City School DramaSocial CommentaryTeacher-Student ConflictJuvenile DelinquencyClassroom Tension1950s AmericaChallenging AuthorityGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Brooks
Written by:
Richard Brooks, Evan Hunter
Produced by:
Pandro S. Berman, Al Shenberg
Composed by:
Charles Wolcott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blackboard Jungle

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Where can I stream Blackboard Jungle legally?

fuboTV

Blackboard Jungle is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 Blackboard Jungle worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blackboard Jungle rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Blackboard Jungle?

1 h 41 min

Blackboard Jungle runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blackboard Jungle?

Critics71
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Blackboard Jungle much the same way.

What language is Blackboard Jungle in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blackboard Jungle?

21ATAUBEBRCADEDKESFIFRGBGGIEIT+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blackboard Jungle in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blackboard Jungle use?

Apathetic TeacherAttempted RapeBreak the CutieCool TeacherGreaser DelinquentsKick the DogMalicious MisnamingMistaken for CheatingNever Trust a TrailerTeens Are MonstersSoundtrack DissonanceN-Word Privilegesand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Blackboard Jungle, including Apathetic Teacher, Attempted Rape, Break the Cutie.