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All Things Fair1995 • 125 minDrama, Romance, WarThis film explores a complicated relationship between Stig, a teenage boy, and his teacher, Viola. Stig is drawn to Viola's intelligence and experience as he navigates adolescence. Viola, unhappy in her marriage…6.46.8
Sensei's Pious Lie2024Misuzu Hara (Nao) is a high school teacher who maintains a professional distance from her students. Years ago, she was raped by Hayafuji, her best friend’s boyfriend, after he learned of her…7.26.1
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A Teacher's Crime2008 • 93 minCarrie, a beautiful high school history teacher, begins to help a struggling student and develops a particular interest in him. She is unaware that a cruel and manipulative plan is being formed…4.75.014+
Far from Men2015 • 110 min • Budget $7MDrama, WarDuring the Algerian War, a French teacher in a small village unexpectedly connects with a local man resisting the government. When he is ordered to be delivered to the authorities, their relationship…6.87.213+
The Twilight Samurai2002 • 129 min • Budget $5M • Box office $7MDrama, RomanceAt the close of the 19th century, low-ranking samurai Seibei Iguchi faces hardship as a widower supporting his two daughters and aging mother. His life changes when Tomoe, a childhood friend, returns.…7.88.0
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Eat Drink Man Woman1994 • 123 min • Box office $24MComedy, Drama, RomanceIn Taipei, Taiwan, retired chef Chu lives with his three adult daughters. Their close family changes as each daughter starts dating, challenging their expectations and bringing new dynamics to their home. The…7.67.8
Achaneyanenikkishtam2001Bhaskaran (Kalabhavani Mani), a struggling lorry driver, strives to provide his son Kunjunni (Ashwin Thampi) with a better future by enrolling him in a prestigious, costly school. The film follows Kunjunni's experiences…4.05.0
Life Is Beautiful2000 • 129 minVinayachandran and Sindhu are a couple admired by their neighbors, Nambiarettan and Shoshammetathi, for their loving relationship. Vinayan has recently started a teaching position at a well-regarded public school, instructing Malayalam. His…6.16.1
Mean Girls2004 • 97 min • Budget $17M • Box office $130MDrama, ComedyCady Heron quickly gains popularity with the popular "Plastics" clique at her new high school. However, her life changes when she develops feelings for Aaron Samuels, who is also the ex-boyfriend of…7.27.113+
The Man Without a Face1993 • 115 min • Budget $20M • Box office $36MDramaA car accident left Justin McLeod disfigured and burdened by guilt. Formerly a teacher, he now lives isolated from his community due to his scars and a manslaughter conviction stemming from a…6.56.713+
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The Joyless Street1925 • 155 minDramaFollowing World War I, in the midst of Austria's economic collapse and hyperinflation, the film explores the lives of two women, Marie and Grete, who grew up in the same poor Viennese…6.77.0
The History Boys2006 • 109 min • Budget $4M • Box office $13MDramaThis is the story of a group of talented and humorous history students at a Yorkshire grammar school, all striving for a place at Oxford or Cambridge. Caught between a unconventional English…6.66.817+
Maroa2005 • 102 minIn Caracas, eleven-year-old Maroa scrapes by as a small-time criminal, living with her abusive grandmother. When her boyfriend is caught in a shooting, Maroa is arrested and placed in a school where…6.46.4
Narratage2017 • 140 minIzumi, a sophomore in university, reconnects with Takashi, her former high school teacher and mentor from the drama club. They shared a mutual affection during their time together. Takashi asks Izumi to…6.85.5
Even Dwarfs Started Small1970 • 96 min • Budget $200KComedy, DramaThis film examines freedom and rebellion through the story of a community of dwarfs in a remote countryside institution. When the inhabitants revolt against their keepers, their actions range from funny and…6.46.7
Fist of Fury1972 • 108 min • Budget $100K • Box office $100MDrama, Action, ThrillerIn Shanghai, Chen Chen's life changes when his teacher is murdered in their university. Driven by duty and grief, Chen investigates the crime and discovers a dangerous secret: a Japanese school is…7.27.217+
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My Wonderful Life2021 • 99 minComedy, Drama, RomanceJoanna excels at everything: a devoted daughter, a relaxed mother, a well-liked teacher, and a close wife to Joanna. Yet, she never truly feels like herself in any of these roles. This…4.95.9
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Grave Decisions2006 • 105 minDrama, ComedyThis black comedy takes place in a small Bavarian town. Eleven-year-old Sebastian believes it's never too early to be a murderer. He's convinced he killed his own mother at birth and believes…7.07.4
To End All Wars2001 • 108 min • Budget $14MDrama, War, ActionThis drama, inspired by true events, follows a small group of Allied soldiers in Burma who are prisoners of war under the Japanese. Captain Ernest Gordon, Lieutenant Jim Reardon, and Major Ian…6.46.917+
The Piano Teacher2001 • 131 min • Budget $6M • Box office $6MDrama, RomanceErika Kohut, a piano teacher who suppresses her sexuality and lives under the control of her mother, begins to attract the attention of a young man who pursues her romantically.7.37.517+
Small Change1976 • 104 minComedy, DramaAstronaut Captain Tony Nelson's vital mission takes an unexpected turn when he's forced to make an emergency landing on a remote South Pacific island. There, he discovers a magical bottle containing Jeannie,…7.17.66+
Import/Export2007 • 135 minDramaA Ukrainian nurse and an Austrian security guard, both seeking opportunity, embark on journeys to find work and a fresh start. Each struggles with self-doubt, searching for purpose and meaning in their…6.97.0
Girls in Uniform1958 • 95 minFollowing her mother's death, Manuela begins life at a rigorous girls' boarding school. There, she finds solace in a compassionate teacher, which awakens a range of complicated feelings within her.6.17.0
Sister's Keeper2007 • 101 minA highly skilled assassin, Jacob Tate (Kent Faulcon), is dispatched by his handler (Eric Roberts) to a quiet Southern town with instructions to kill Diane Shaw (Denise Boutte), an English teacher. When…2.05.617+
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie1969 • 116 minDramaSet in 1930s Edinburgh, a unique teacher at an elite boarding school challenges tradition. She shares her romantic and inspiring views on life with her twelve-year-old students. She blends her personal beliefs…6.97.6
Class of 19841982 • 98 min • Budget $4MAction, Crime, DramaAndy, a new teacher at a distinctive inner-city high school, finds himself in a challenging environment defined by security measures and underlying tension. He encounters Peter Stegman, a powerful figure who uses…6.46.517+
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Perverted Adolescence1974 • 104 minProfessor Mirella Buzzati, recently divorced, moves to Perugia for a mathematics teaching position at a high school. Initially harboring resentment towards men, she finds herself drawn to Alain, a student admired by…4.54.9
Honey2003 • 94 min • Budget $18M • Box office $62MMusic, Drama, RomanceHoney Daniels aspires to become a renowned hip-hop choreographer. Balancing nights out with friends in downtown clubs, she teaches dance classes at a Harlem community center to help keep local kids safe.…6.35.413+
The Principal1987 • 109 min • Budget $11M • Box office $19MAction, Adventure, CrimeBrandel High School is a school consumed by violence and crime, where students struggle for power. Rick Latimer, the new principal, quickly discovers that his experience isn't enough to stop the widespread…6.56.317+
The Opposite of Sex1998 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $5MComedy, DramaA teenage girl tries to reconnect with her half-brother, unintentionally creating a complicated situation filled with emotions and miscommunication. As her brother develops a relationship with someone new, the girl's innocent curiosity…6.16.417+
Dangerous Minds1995 • 99 min • Budget $23M • Box office $179MDramaThis inspiring drama tells the story of Louanne Johnson, a former Marine who takes on an unusual teaching assignment at a struggling inner-city high school. The program focuses on promising students facing…7.06.517+
Children of a Lesser God1986 • 119 min • Box office $31MDrama, RomanceIn a scenic New England town, James Leeds takes a teaching position at a school for the deaf. He meets Sarah Norman, a quiet young woman who works in the school's maintenance.…6.97.217+
Inherit the Wind1960 • 128 minWhen schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution to his students, the case becomes a national sensation. E.K. Hornbeck, a newspaper reporter, arranges for Henry Drummond, a famous…7.78.1
Handgun1983 • 101 minAfter relocating to Dallas, a young woman is sexually assaulted with a gun. Consumed by rage, she embarks on a relentless pursuit of revenge.5.66.617+
Screw Mickiewicz2024 • 98 minJan Sienkiewicz, a writer and lecturer previously expelled from university, accepts a position at a Warsaw high school. He's assigned to a class of notoriously rebellious and disengaged students – considered hopeless.…5.44.8
Godless Youth2017 • 114 min • Box office $1MScience Fiction, Thriller, DramaGerman students strive to gain admission to one of the nation's most prestigious schools.6.15.7
School for Love1955 • 96 minAt the Vienna Conservatory, the students are captivated by their handsome tenor singing instructor, Eric Walter.4.85.3
Day Trip2012 • 20 minFollowing a disappointing result in a music competition, a master musician and his student travel to a remote mountain to continue their practice of pansori, a traditional Korean musical storytelling form performed…5.96.1
Final Exam2017 • 94 minFarhad, a well-regarded math teacher, is engaged to the mother of one of his students. However, instead of accepting Farhad as a father figure, the angry student spends his time riding a…4.74.2
Down a Dark Hall2018 • 96 min • Box office $2MHorror, Mystery, ThrillerTroubled Kit is sent to Blackwood, an elite boarding school. There, she finds herself among only four other girls, admitted to study the core principles of knowledge under the watchful eye of…5.65.113+
The Singing Pond2015 • 120 minUma (Anasuya Subasinghe), a new teacher, takes a position at a small school in a remote Sri Lankan village near Dambulla. She is the only teacher alongside the principal. With Uma's guidance,…7.48.5
Springtime2004 • 128 minA musician facing hardship takes a position teaching music to students at a middle school in a remote mining community.7.67.117+
After the Dark2013 • 107 min • Box office $1MDrama, Fantasy, Science FictionAt an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher poses a question to his twenty graduating seniors: who among them would be chosen to go underground and rebuild humanity if a nuclear…6.05.617+
Pinjar2003 • 188 minAs India and Pakistan prepare to separate, a Hindu woman is abducted by a Muslim man. She is then compelled into marriage and must build a life in a foreign land with…7.67.9
The Fault is Not Yours2019 • 108 minBy day, Min-jae is a high school teacher. But as night falls, he meets with at-risk youth on the streets. When an incident occurs, Min-jae is forced to protect his students, Ji-geun…6.07.8
Twenty-Four Eyes1980 • 73 minAnimation, DramaThis animated and live-action film is a touching story about teaching and childhood in post-World War II Japan. Inspired by the novel "Twenty-Four Eyes," it follows Ikuko, a young teacher who shares…——
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom2019 • 109 minDramaSeeking a fresh perspective, a teacher journeys to a remote school. There, he unexpectedly rediscovers the significance of his profession and gains a newfound appreciation for yak dung.7.47.513+
Frozen Run2024 • 91 minSeeking refuge from a demanding life, a woman relocates to a cabin in the quiet town of Frozen Run. Following an unusual storm, a mysterious man appears, acting as if they share…0.0—
Tribute to the Teachers1977 • 17 minThis documentary presents interviews with teachers and administrators, exploring their perspectives on the teaching profession and its significance in their lives.5.36.1
Just a Drill2019 • 11 minAn overworked teacher in a struggling school follows protocol during a simulated active shooter drill. But when the drill turns into a real crisis, she's forced to confront the agonizing decisions a…5.06.5
Chichi to Musuko no Chika Idol2020 • 95 minA high school teacher, feeling disconnected from his son and struggling to connect with modern teenagers, learns his son is in a coma after a serious accident. Hoping to understand his son's…6.56.5
Normal2007 • 100 minA fatal car crash unexpectedly connects a diverse group of strangers, all grappling with the intense emotional consequences of the tragedy.5.45.617+
Paathshaala2010 • 126 minA newly hired English teacher unexpectedly becomes the catalyst for a rebellion, uniting both the faculty and the students in opposition to the school administration.4.95.1
Counterparts2007 • 96 minAnne, a teacher, and Georg, a police officer, appear to be a picture-perfect couple. Beneath the surface, however, lies a hidden truth: one of them is concealing injuries. The question remains: who…5.86.2
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