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Teaching Mrs. Tingle

Play trailer Poster for Teaching Mrs. Tingle PG-13 Released Aug 20, 1999 1h 36m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A hardworking and bright high-school senior, Leigh Ann (Katie Holmes) has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren), gives her a poor grade on a project. This antagonistic relationship quickly escalates until circumstances lead Leigh Ann and her friends Luke (Barry Watson) and Jo Lynn (Marisa Coughlan) to hold Tingle hostage in her home. As the conflict continues, it looks as if not everyone will make it out alive.
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As a dark comedy-thriller, this movie lacks humor and thrill.

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Globe and Mail Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Andrew O'Hehir Salon.com A wildly uneven and sloppily directed movie, full of clashing tones and undigested bits of superior films. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Dallas Morning News Dismal. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Beth Pratt Common Sense Media Misguided teen thriller -- don't bother. Rated: 1/5 Jan 1, 2011 Full Review Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews Helen Mirren's acting stands out in this mean-spirited dark comedy like an original Picasso in a paint-by-numbers art show. Oct 22, 2009 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Here you have a movie in which three teenagers go to a teacher's house and take her hostage. Either you go all the way with that premise, or you don't go there at all. Rated: F Sep 23, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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alan g Pretty actors pouting for the camera. Predictable. A must miss. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/11/24 Full Review Audience Member Funny, original, & romantic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Omfg no...just...no. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review steve d Dark but engaging with a surprisingly strong cast. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Assistível num dia de tédio! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review hayley b it's okay for it's time, it feels like a few cliches thrown together but it works, there's a bit of suspense because of how far it actually went but the ending was satisfactory. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kevin Williamson

Director

Helen Mirren

Mrs. Eve Tingle

Katie Holmes

Leigh Ann Watson

Jeffrey Tambor

Coach 'Spanky' Wenchell

Barry Watson

Luke Churner

Marisa Coughlan

Jo Lynn Jordan

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Synopsis A hardworking and bright high-school senior, Leigh Ann (Katie Holmes) has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren), gives her a poor grade on a project. This antagonistic relationship quickly escalates until circumstances lead Leigh Ann and her friends Luke (Barry Watson) and Jo Lynn (Marisa Coughlan) to hold Tingle hostage in her home. As the conflict continues, it looks as if not everyone will make it out alive.
Director
Kevin Williamson
Producer
Cathy Konrad
Screenwriter
Kevin Williamson
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films, Konrad Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 20, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.9M
Runtime
1h 36m
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