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To Sir, With Love

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American Mark Thackeray (Sidney Poitier) recently received his degree in engineering, but cannot find work. To make ends meet, he takes a job as a teacher in a rough London East End school populated mostly with troublemakers who were rejected from other schools for their behavior. While the students at first see Thackeray as just another teacher open for ridicule and bullying, his calm demeanor and desire to see them succeed gradually earn him their respect.
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Critics Consensus

While it's a bit dated and overly schmaltzy, To Sir, With Love remains compelling because of Sidney Poitier's outstanding performance -- and the catchy theme song is a classic.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 04/23/2021
4/5
It's dated, yes, but Poitier remains magnetic throughout. Go to Full Review TIME Magazine 08/24/2010
Even the weak moments are saved by Poitier, who invests his role with a subtle warmth. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 12/10/2008
Sidney Poitier stars in an excellent performance. Go to Full Review Nathanael Hood The Retro Set 12/28/2018
6/10
The film collapses under the weight of its own niceties. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Creative Loafing 04/04/2015
3/4
It beat Dead Poets Society to the punch by over two decades. Go to Full Review Jess Lomas Quickflix 04/28/2014
4/5
Sentimental reflections on an inspirational teacher are often the makings of weak dishwater films, but in James Clavell's To Sir, with Love, a strong cast and an unforgettable title song make this an undeniable classic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Fouad 02/21/2022 I liked the forever concepts of life. See more Debra A Sep 18 I have always loved this movie ever since I was young (my young teens) 70’s!!! I enjoyed the meaning, the respect that he taught them and demonstrated to them and earned from them (the students & staff)… To me it was a feel good… life lesson… learning/thinking movie!!! See more John P 10/01/2024 It’s the first version the Breakfast Club told in the 60’s classroom. See more Steve D 09/24/2024 Not really anything new but really good. See more Josette G 06/13/2024 Seen many times, now on “Great! movies” Great film ! Performance, music, the East End .. See more LacosteTK N 04/28/2024 Awesome Film With a Timeless Story... With Sydney Poitier's Performance, Relatable Teenage Characters... I wish We Had More Run Time... Excellent Theme Song. See more Read all reviews
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James Clavell

Director

Sidney Poitier

Mark Thackeray

Judy Geeson

Pamela Dare

Christian Roberts

Denham

Suzy Kendall

Gillian Blanchard

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Barbara "Babs" Pegg

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Movie Info

Synopsis American Mark Thackeray (Sidney Poitier) recently received his degree in engineering, but cannot find work. To make ends meet, he takes a job as a teacher in a rough London East End school populated mostly with troublemakers who were rejected from other schools for their behavior. While the students at first see Thackeray as just another teacher open for ridicule and bullying, his calm demeanor and desire to see them succeed gradually earn him their respect.
Director
James Clavell
Producer
James Clavell
Screenwriter
E.R. Braithwaite, James Clavell
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 14, 1967, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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