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Teacher

2019·Movie
1h 40min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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Sometimes you have to pick a side

A high school English teacher goes to disturbing lengths to protect his favorite students from bullies, and challenge the power of a wealthy patron within the community.
Vigilante JusticePsychological ThrillerMoral DilemmaSocial CommentaryDark DramaContemporary RealismPower DynamicsIntense Character StudyHigh School Setting

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Teacher legally?

Teacher is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Teacher worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Teacher rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Teacher?

1 h 40 min

Teacher runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Teacher?

Critics100
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Teacher higher (100) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Teacher in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Teacher?

82ADALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBOBRBY+68

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Teacher in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.