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A struggling primary school teacher is forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student, and uncovers how her community will turn a blind eye to the most outrageous events to preserve harmony and their sense of safety.
Bad Apples (2026) is a comedy and thriller film directed by Jonatan Etzler, released on September 10, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Waller, Nia Brown and Jacob Anderson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
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Saoirse Ronan
as Maria
Eddie Waller
as Danny
Nia Brown
as Pauline
Jacob Anderson
as Sam
Rakie Ayola
as Sylvia
Robert Emms
as Josh
Sean Gilder
as Frank
Kerry Howard
as PC Williams
Jaye Jacobs
as Khaliya's Mum
Joanna van Kampen
as Carys's Mum
Kirris Riviere
as Jamal's Dad
Dorian Simpson
as Zayn's Dad
Directed by Jonatan Etzler, written by Jess O'Kane and Rasmus Lindgren, produced by Oskar Pimlott.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 83 ratings.
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/bad-apples-review/ "Bad Apples is a shocking, original satire, carried by Saoirse Ronan in a state of grace and surprising child performances. Its journey toward the absurd is highly entertaining, but the constant collision between the dramatic weight of the staging and the ridiculousness of the script creates a tonal dissonance that affects its final message and…
Reviewed on October 10, 2025
"Danny" (Eddie Waller) is the pupil from hell in the classroom led by his teacher "Maria" (Saoirse Ronan). He likes to throw things - whether it be a shoe into the production line during a visit to a cider factory or the young "Pauline" (Nia Brown) down the stairs. He is just a nightmare - and the head teacher isn't interested in anything but keeping the parents happy and the inspectors off her back. "Maria"…
Reviewed on September 23, 2026
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The main cast of Bad Apples (2026) includes Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Waller, Nia Brown, Jacob Anderson and Rakie Ayola. The film was directed by Jonatan Etzler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Bad Apples was released on September 10, 2026 and runs for 1h 40m.
Bad Apples (2026) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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