Teachers(1984)
They fall asleep in class. Throw ink on each other. Never come in Mondays. And they're just the teachers.
Teachers Synopsis
A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.
Teachers (1984) is a comedy and drama film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on October 5, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch and Ralph Macchio. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- W.R. McKinney
- Producers:
- Aaron Russo
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Production:
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Teachers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Alex Jurel
JoBeth Williams
as Lisa Hammond
Judd Hirsch
as Roger Rubell
Ralph Macchio
as Eddie Pilikian
Allen Garfield
as Carl Rosenberg
Lee Grant
as Dr. Donna Burke
Richard Mulligan
as Herbert Gower
Royal Dano
as Ditto Stiles
William Schallert
as Horn
Art Metrano
as Troy
Laura Dern
as Diane
Crispin Glover
as Danny
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by W.R. McKinney, produced by Aaron Russo.
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Teachers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 83 ratings.
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Teachers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Teachers online?
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Teachers (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Teachers?
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The main cast of Teachers (1984) includes Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch, Ralph Macchio and Allen Garfield. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Teachers released?
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Teachers was released on October 5, 1984 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Teachers worth watching?
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Teachers (1984) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.