The Class (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, The Class is a drama film directed by Laurent Cantet, running about 128 minutes. “The dynamics of a multicultural class and its teacher will enlighten.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.
Who’s in it. The Class stars François Bégaudeau as François Marin, head teacher, Arthur Fogel as Arthur, student, Damien Gomes as Damien, student and Esmeralda Ouertani as Esmeralda, student, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Class has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Class page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Class tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Class (2008)?
- In US, The Class is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Class worth watching?
- The Class holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Class?
- The Class stars François Bégaudeau, Arthur Fogel, Damien Gomes, Esmeralda Ouertani and Rachel Regulier.
- When was The Class released?
- The Class was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.