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The Teachers' Lounge

2023Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic827.3Rotten Tomatoes95%71%

A nerve-racking, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.

Feels like

  • Claustrophobic School Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Systemic Failure
  • Psychological Thriller
  • German Realism
  • Unreliable Narration
  • Institutional Paranoia
  • Quiet Tension
  • Ethical Dilemma
  • Character Study

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
İlker Çatak
Written by
İlker Çatak, Johannes Duncker
Produced by
Ingo Fliess
Music by
Marvin Miller

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Facts

May 4, 2023 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
May 4, 2023
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
English, Polish, Turkish
Made in
Germany
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Ambiguous Situation, Call-Back, Cool Teacher +8

  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Call-Back
  • Cool Teacher
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Drone of Dread
  • Flipping the Bird
  • Imagine Spot
  • No Ending
  • The Place
  • Profiling
  • Stealing from the Till

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Teachers' Lounge?"

Questions about The Teachers' Lounge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Teachers' Lounge?

Netflix

In the United States, The Teachers' Lounge streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is The Teachers' Lounge worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is The Teachers' Lounge okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryStrong language

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

Will I feel good after watching The Teachers' Lounge?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Teachers' Lounge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Teachers' Lounge in English?

GermanEnglishPolishTurkish

No, it was made in German, with some English, Polish, and Turkish.