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The Music Teacher

1988Movie1 h 40 minPG

DramaMusic
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–90%

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Story

Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the three.

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Gérard Corbiau
Written by
Gérard Corbiau, Luc Jabon, Christian Watton
Produced by
Françoise Menidrey, Jean-Marc Warrants, Nadine Borreman
Music by
Eric Miller

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Facts

August 1, 1988 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
August 1, 1988
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium
Box office
$1 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Rage Against the Mentor, Recruited from the Gutter, The Hero Dies +9

  • Rage Against the Mentor
  • Recruited from the Gutter
  • The Hero Dies
  • The Apprentice
  • Sissy Villain
  • Mentor Occupational Hazard
  • Concert Climax
  • The Rival
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • The Edwardian Era
  • Teacher/Student Romance
  • Foreshadowing

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Music Teacher?"

Questions about The Music Teacher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Music Teacher?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Music Teacher worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Music Teacher okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Music Teacher in English?

French

No, it was made in French.