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Teacher

Released Aug 2, 2019 1h 40m Drama List
100% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
High school teacher James goes to disturbing lengths to protect his favorite students, Preston and Daniela, from bullies.
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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times [A] tense and propulsive thriller with several vital, provocatively rendered thoughts on its seething mind. Aug 1, 2019 Full Review Nathaniel Bell LA Weekly/Village Voice Adam Dick wrote and directed this slow-burning low budget thriller. Mar 5, 2022 Full Review Andrew Stover Film Inquiry Teacher will break your heart as much as it will make your heart race. Aug 16, 2019 Full Review Harvey S. Karten Big Apple Reviews An often violent movie asserting the theme that bullies are people who were themselves bullied as children. Rated: B+ Aug 3, 2019 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Although Teacher never quite overcomes the limitations of its small budget, it's a confidently handled first feature. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 2, 2019 Full Review Joey Magidson Hollywood News The anger depicted here, in front of and behind the camera, is something to behold. Rated: 3/4 Aug 2, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Juan R Searing , tense a movie for today's cruel sociopathic society.A must see for all parents .Bravo for the realistic portrayal !Certainly showcases the effect of bullying, it's possible genesis and the horrendous lifelong impact on victims .Haunting and probably triggering for millions ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Audience Member great acting the full cast! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review Gaylord R Low budget? Bravo! Virtually unknown (to me, at least) actors? Bravo! Unfancy camera work? Bravo! This is one in a thousand movies, an absolute masterpiece of deep, grinding exploration of the souls of real people. It was impossible to detach oneself from empathy with, and sorrow for all those hurt in this amazing story. Five stars is not enough. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Bullies should get what they deserved. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review evan g Teacher (2019): Topnotch, seething indie film about a troubled teacher who crosses lines to protect his bullied students. Suspenseful throughout, you care about the characters and are caught up in it all. Add several real surprises and twists and you have an excellent film shot on pennies. Performances are all strong and ring true and Kevin Pollak is a great heel. Bravo. Don't miss it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member It's a great love story of a man with nature. It definitely is worth a watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis High school teacher James goes to disturbing lengths to protect his favorite students, Preston and Daniela, from bullies.
Director
Adam Dick
Producer
Adam Dick, Matthew Helderman, Zachary Kamen
Screenwriter
Adam Dick
Distributor
Cinedigm
Production Co
Buffalo 8 Productions, Spark in the Dark Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 13, 2019
Runtime
1h 40m
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