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The Kindergarten Teacher

2014·Movie
2h 0min

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A teacher discovers in a five year-old child a prodigious gift for poetry. Amazed and inspired by this young boy, she decides to protect his talent in spite of everyone.
Heartwarming DramaEducational InspirationChildhood WonderTeacher-Student BondPoetic SensitivityProtective MentorshipQuiet IntensityFamily & School DynamicsGentle RealismEmotional Resonance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Kindergarten Teacher legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Kindergarten Teacher worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Kindergarten Teacher?

2 h 0 min

The Kindergarten Teacher runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Kindergarten Teacher?

Critics73
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Kindergarten Teacher higher (73) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Kindergarten Teacher in?

EnglishHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hebrew. Produced in Israel, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Kindergarten Teacher?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Kindergarten Teacher in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Kindergarten Teacher use?

Innocent ProdigyBaby Be MineMarried to the JobInnocently InsensitiveWhite Man's BurdenParental SubstituteAdopt-a-ProdigyDesperately Looking for a Purpose in Life"Well Done, Son" GuyThe MuseWell-Intentioned ExtremistSelective Obliviousnessand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Kindergarten Teacher, including Innocent Prodigy, Baby Be Mine, Married to the Job.