Country Teachers (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1994, Country Teachers is a drama film directed by He Qun, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When a woman is forced to work as a teacher in rural mainland China, she sees a clear goal. If she can become a certified, government employee, then she can teach her students and make a better life for herself at the same time. She carries a heavy responsibility, however. For most of her students, the education that they receive in her classroom is the only preparation they will have for the entrance exams to college-the only avenue out of poor, rural life. Can she balance her needs and the needs of so many young, hopeful people?
Who’s in it. Country Teachers stars Wang Xueqi as Sun Sihai, Li Baotian as 余校长, Ju Xue as Zhang Yingzi and Ding Jiali as 邓妻, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Country Teachers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Country Teachers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Country Teachers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Country Teachers (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Country Teachers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Country Teachers worth watching?
- Country Teachers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Country Teachers?
- Country Teachers stars Wang Xueqi, Li Baotian, Ju Xue, Ding Jiali and Xiu Zongdi.
- When was Country Teachers released?
- Country Teachers was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.