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The Class

2008Movie2 h 8 minPG-13

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic927.9Rotten Tomatoes95%82%

A drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Story

The greatest lessons are learnt when life enters the classroom.

Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.

Feels like

  • French Classroom Drama
  • Social Realism
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Teacher-Student Dynamics
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Contemporary Paris
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Intellectual Discourse
  • Realistic Performances

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Laurent Cantet
Written by
François Bégaudeau, Robin Campillo, Laurent Cantet
Produced by
Caroline Benjo, Simon Arnal, Carole Scotta
Music by
Jean-Pierre Laforce, Olivier Mauvezin

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Facts

September 24, 2008 · 2 h 8 min · PG-13

Released
September 24, 2008
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Bambara
Made in
France
Box office
$29 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

What Happened to the Mouse?, One Drink Will Kill the Baby, Slice of Life +9

  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • One Drink Will Kill the Baby
  • Slice of Life
  • Exact Words
  • Cigarette of Anxiety
  • Downer Ending
  • Berserk Button
  • Goth
  • World of Snark
  • The Quiet One
  • Eyes Out of Sight
  • Mistaken for Gay

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Class?"

Questions about The Class

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Class?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Class from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 19 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Class worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is The Class okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Class plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Class in English?

FrenchBambara

No, it was made in French, with some Bambara.

What tropes does The Class use?

What Happened to the Mouse?One Drink Will Kill the BabySlice of LifeExact WordsCigarette of AnxietyDowner EndingBerserk ButtonGothWorld of SnarkThe Quiet OneEyes Out of SightMistaken for Gayand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including What Happened to the Mouse?, One Drink Will Kill the Baby, and Slice of Life.