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Front of the Class

2008Movie1 h 35 min

81

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An uplifting, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Inspirational True Story
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Emotional & Uplifting
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Heartwarming Drama
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Crew

Directed by: Peter Werner
Written by: Thomas Rickman
Produced by: Andrew Gottlieb
Music by: Ernest Troost

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Facts

December 7, 2008 · 1 h 35 min · Drama

Released: December 7, 2008
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country
Keywords: based on true story

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Front of the Class?"

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Where can I stream Front of the Class?

In the United States, Front of the Class streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Front of the Class worth watching?

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Front of the Class okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Front of the Class?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Front of the Class plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.