The Student

2017·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes86%67%

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The Student fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

After leading a jury to wrongly sentence a man, Abigail enters her new teaching job at the law school with a newfound commitment to ethics. When she takes over her new class, it includes Vincent, an intensely ambitious student who will do anything for an A. When Abigail fails him for academic dishonesty, Vincent threatens that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. As Vincent's devious plot begins to unravel, she must take her life into her own hands, or Vincent will take it himself.
Psychological ThrillerLegal EthicsLaw SchoolAcademic DishonestyStudent-Teacher ConflictDark NarrativeIntense SuspenseMoral Dilemma

Crew

Directed by:
Steven R. Monroe
Written by:
Eric Steele, Irene Majcher
Produced by:
Eric Scott Woods, Stan Spry
Composed by:
Maximilian Eberle

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Student legally?

PeacockFandango at Home FreePluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomePeacock Premium+Tubi TV

The Student is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Student worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Student rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Student?

1 h 30 min

The Student runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Student?

Critics78
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Student higher (78) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Student in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Student?

6AUCADKNOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Student in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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