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Teachers

1984·Movie
1h 47min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

They fall asleep in class. Throw ink on each other. Never come in Mondays. And they're just the teachers.

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. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.
Inner City SchoolSocial CommentaryTeacher Student DynamicsLegal DramaMoral DilemmaCharacter StudyRealistic DialogueNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Teachers

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Where can I stream Teachers legally?

You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Teachers worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Teachers rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Teachers?

1 h 47 min

Teachers runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Teachers?

Critics51
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 51 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Teachers much the same way.

What language is Teachers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Teachers?

2ESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Teachers in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Teachers, including Butt-Monkey, Dr. Psych Patient, Unusually Uninteresting Sight.