The Teacher

1974·Movie
1h 38min·R
72
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

She corrupted the youthful morality of an entire school! Her best lessons were taught after class!

18-year-old Sean's first summer after completing high school is much spent with 28-year-old teacher Diane, who's husband is too often motorcycle-racing instead of with her. Wacko Ralph also has "the hots" for Diane; and it doesn't help that Sean was with Ralph's younger brother, Lou, when Lou died
70s DramaForbidden RomanceComing-of-AgePsychological TensionTaboo RelationshipCharacter StudyMelancholy ToneCult ClassicIntimate Drama

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Where can I stream The Teacher legally?

The Teacher is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, FlixHouse, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Teacher worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Teacher rated?

RNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Teacher?

1 h 38 min

The Teacher runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Teacher?

Critics84
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Teacher higher (84) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Teacher in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Teacher?

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