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Teachers

1984Movie1 h 47 minR

ComedyDrama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic395.3Rotten Tomatoes62%46%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic395.3Rotten Tomatoes62%46%

Summary

A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Written by
W.R. McKinney
Produced by
Aaron Russo
Music by
Joseph A. Ippolito, Frank Howard, Aaron Rochin

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Facts

October 5, 1984 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
October 5, 1984
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Butt-Monkey, Dr. Psych Patient, Unusually Uninteresting Sight +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Teachers?"

Questions about Teachers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Teachers?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Teachers from Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Teachers worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 39).

Will Teachers make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

What tropes does Teachers use?

Butt-MonkeyDr. Psych PatientUnusually Uninteresting SightPsycho PsychologistTechnician Versus PerformerFelony MisdemeanorDeadpan SnarkerCool TeacherBunny-Ears LawyerTroubled, but CuteTeacher/Student RomanceSilly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids!and 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Butt-Monkey, Dr. Psych Patient, and Unusually Uninteresting Sight.