The Teacher(2017)
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The Teacher Synopsis
Teacher in the most prestigious highschool in the country, François enjoys the life he’s always known, in the intellectual and bourgeois society of Paris. Trapped in a situation where he’s forced to accept a job in a school of a tough underprivileged suburb, he finds himself confronted to his own limits and to the upheaval of his values and certainties.
The Teacher (2017) is a comedy and drama film directed by Olivier Ayache-Vidal, released on September 13, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Denis Podalydès, Abdoulaye Diallo, Pauline Huruguen and Alexis Moncorgé. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 222 ratings.
- Director:
- Olivier Ayache-Vidal
- Writers:
- Olivier Ayache-Vidal, Ludovic du Clary
- Producers:
- Alain Benguigui, Thomas Verhaeghe
- Cinematographer:
- David Cailley
- Production:
- Bac Films, Sombrero Films, Atelier de Production, France 3 Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
The Teacher (2017) Trailer
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The Teacher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denis Podalydès
as François Foucault
Abdoulaye Diallo
as Seydou
Pauline Huruguen
as Chloe, François' colleague
Alexis Moncorgé
as Gaspard, Chloe's companion
Emmanuel Barrouyer
as Principal of the college
Léa Drucker
as Caroline, sister of François
Zineb Triki
as Agathe
Marie Rémond
as Camille
Charles Templon
as Sébastien
- Tabono Tandia
Tabono Tandia
as Maya
- François Petit-Perrin
François Petit-Perrin
as Rémi
Jeanne Rosa
as Principal Education Advisor
Key crew
Directed by Olivier Ayache-Vidal, written by Olivier Ayache-Vidal and Ludovic du Clary, produced by Alain Benguigui and Thomas Verhaeghe.
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The Teacher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 222 ratings.
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The Teacher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Teacher online?
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The Teacher (2017) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Teacher?
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The main cast of The Teacher (2017) includes Denis Podalydès, Abdoulaye Diallo, Pauline Huruguen, Alexis Moncorgé and Emmanuel Barrouyer. The film was directed by Olivier Ayache-Vidal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Teacher released?
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The Teacher was released on September 13, 2017 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Teacher worth watching?
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The Teacher (2017) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 222 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.
Is there a trailer for The Teacher?
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Yes. The official The Teacher trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.