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To Sir, With Love

Released Jun 14, 1967 1h 45m Drama TRAILER for To Sir, With Love: Trailer 1 List
90% Tomatometer 29 Reviews 88% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings
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. Read More Read Less
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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 Times (UK) It's dated, yes, but Poitier remains magnetic throughout. Rated: 4/5 Apr 23, 2021 Full Review TIME Magazine Even the weak moments are saved by Poitier, who invests his role with a subtle warmth. Aug 24, 2010 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Sidney Poitier stars in an excellent performance. Dec 10, 2008 Full Review Nathanael Hood The Retro Set The film collapses under the weight of its own niceties. Rated: 6/10 Dec 28, 2018 Full Review Matt Brunson Creative Loafing It beat Dead Poets Society to the punch by over two decades. Rated: 3/4 Apr 4, 2015 Full Review Jess Lomas Quickflix 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. Rated: 4/5 Apr 28, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fouad I liked the forever concepts of life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/22 Full Review Josette G Seen many times, now on “Great! movies” Great film ! Performance, music, the East End .. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review LacosteTK N Awesome Film With a Timeless Story... With Sydney Poitier's Performance, Relatable Teenage Characters... I wish We Had More Run Time... Excellent Theme Song. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/24 Full Review Cathy J A wonderful classic. And I love the song. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/12/23 Full Review Narciso R Awesome movie, as are a lot of Sydney Poitiers movies. Since I saw it when I was in school, it resonated with me. NRJ. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/23 Full Review Robert H Very heartfelt film had a real impact in my youth maybe my favorite movie of all time and that's saying a lot Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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