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The Heartbreak Kid

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Fresh out of college, Christina (Claudia Karvan) lands her first teaching job at a high school located in a tough part of Melbourne. Feeling enthusiastic about the challenge, Christina wins over the students by rallying them to start a school soccer team. Meanwhile, as she grows dissatisfied with her finance-obsessed fiancé (Steve Bastoni), she becomes involved in a controversial romance with her charming student Nick (Alex Dimitriades), despite the protests of her family and coworkers.

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Annie T I think this movie gives a really great realistic view of what it’s like growing up in Melbourne. Especially from the POV of Greek culture and the pressures people deal with having immigrant parents. Young people growing up in Australian having to battle between making their own choices with the pressure of upholding traditions and family values. The storyline isn’t crazy exciting, I think there could have been more depth in their love story. But I really appreciated the ending and journey she went through. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review steve d Not at all funny or engaging. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member An Aussie Classic. A high school teacher and senior student both trying to find themselves in their worlds. A forbidden love and a romance worth to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member has nothing 2do with the 1972 movie of the same title Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member It's a Aussie classic! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Remarkably grown up. There's not many Australian 'classics' which turn out actually to be good, but this is one. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fresh out of college, Christina (Claudia Karvan) lands her first teaching job at a high school located in a tough part of Melbourne. Feeling enthusiastic about the challenge, Christina wins over the students by rallying them to start a school soccer team. Meanwhile, as she grows dissatisfied with her finance-obsessed fiancé (Steve Bastoni), she becomes involved in a controversial romance with her charming student Nick (Alex Dimitriades), despite the protests of her family and coworkers.
Director
Michael Jenkins
Genre
Romance
Original Language
Australian English
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Stereo