Front of the Class(2008)
24 schools turned him down, 1 gave him a chance… The unforgettable story of a teacher determined to make a difference.
Front of the Class Synopsis
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
Front of the Class (2008) is a drama film directed by Peter Werner, released on December 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars James Wolk, Treat Williams, Dominic Scott Kay and Sarah Drew. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 331 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Werner
- Writers:
- Thomas Rickman, Lisa Wysocky, Brad Cohen
- Producers:
- Andrew Gottlieb
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Elliott
- Composer:
- Ernest Troost
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, McGee Street Productions
- Status:
- Released
Front of the Class (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Front of the Class before you stream it.
Front of the Class Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Wolk
as Brad Cohen
Treat Williams
as Norman Cohen
Dominic Scott Kay
as Young Brad Cohen
Sarah Drew
as Nancy Lazarus
Kathleen York
as Diane
Joe Chrest
as Jim Ovbey
Patricia Heaton
as Ellen Cohen
Johnny Pacar
as Jeff
Charles Henry Wyson
as Young Jeff
Charlie Finn
as Ron
- Dianne Butler
Dianne Butler
as Hilarie Straka
- Helen Ingebritsen
Helen Ingebritsen
as Susan
Key crew
Directed by Peter Werner, written by Thomas Rickman, Lisa Wysocky and Brad Cohen, produced by Andrew Gottlieb.
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Front of the Class Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 331 ratings.
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Front of the Class – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Front of the Class online?
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Front of the Class (2008) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Front of the Class?
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The main cast of Front of the Class (2008) includes James Wolk, Treat Williams, Dominic Scott Kay, Sarah Drew and Kathleen York. The film was directed by Peter Werner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Front of the Class released?
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Front of the Class was released on December 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Front of the Class worth watching?
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Front of the Class (2008) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 331 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Front of the Class?
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Yes. The official Front of the Class trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.