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The Kindergarten Teacher
2018·Movie
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A , drama: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.
Psychological DramaMoral AmbiguityCharacter StudySocial CritiqueUnsettlingSlow BurnObsessionStaten Island
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Is The Kindergarten Teacher worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (69).
Is The Kindergarten Teacher plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does The Kindergarten Teacher use?
"Well Done, Son" GuySelective ObliviousnessMy Greatest FailureArtists Are AttractiveChild ProdigyWell-Intentioned ExtremistDesperately Looking for a Purpose in LifeInnocent ProdigyBittersweet EndingParents as PeopleLast KissParental Substituteand 15 more
TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including "Well Done, Son" Guy, Selective Obliviousness, and My Greatest Failure.