Teachers (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1984, Teachers is a comedy and drama film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 107 minutes. “They fall asleep in class. Throw ink on each other. Never come in Mondays. And they're just the teachers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teacher tries to overcome his frustration teaching a high-school that seems to be full of flunkies.
Who’s in it. Teachers stars Nick Nolte as Alex Jurel, JoBeth Williams as Lisa Hammond, Judd Hirsch as Roger Rubell and Ralph Macchio as Eddie Pilikian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Teachers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Teachers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Teachers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Teachers (1984)?
- In US, Teachers is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Teachers worth watching?
- Teachers holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Teachers?
- Teachers stars Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch, Ralph Macchio and Allen Garfield.
- When was Teachers released?
- Teachers was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.