The Student (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2017, The Student is a thriller film directed by Steven R. Monroe, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After leading a jury to wrongly sentence a man, Abigail enters her new teaching job at the law school with a newfound commitment to ethics. When she takes over her new class, it includes Vincent, an intensely ambitious student who will do anything for an A. When Abigail fails him for academic dishonesty, Vincent threatens that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. As Vincent's devious plot begins to unravel, she must take her life into her own hands, or Vincent will take it himself.
Who’s in it. The Student stars Blake Michael as Vance Van Sickle, Alicia Leigh Willis as Abigail Grandacre, Trevor St. John as Stan Grandacre and Lindsay Hartley as Det. Barbara Keyes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Student has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Student page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Student tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Student (2017)?
- In US, The Student 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 Student worth watching?
- The Student holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Student?
- The Student stars Blake Michael, Alicia Leigh Willis, Trevor St. John, Lindsay Hartley and Eric Nelsen.
- When was The Student released?
- The Student was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.