The Teacher (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, The Teacher is a drama and romance film directed by Ming-Lang Chen, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. When the 26-year-old Civics teacher, Kevin, openly voices his stance on marriage equality at school, he stirs up a storm. His being madly in love with an HIV positive man doesn't sit well with all the people around him. When a rumour breaks out about his HIV status, he is forced to make choices no one should have to.
Who’s in it. The Teacher stars Oscar Chiu as Kevin, Chin-Hao Chang as Jin-Wu Gao, Winnie Shih-Ying Chang as Gao's wife and Ho Tzu-hua as Kevin's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Teacher sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Teacher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Teacher (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Teacher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Teacher worth watching?
- The Teacher holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Teacher?
- The Teacher stars Oscar Chiu, Chin-Hao Chang, Winnie Shih-Ying Chang, Ho Tzu-hua and Simon Hsueh.
- When was The Teacher released?
- The Teacher was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.