Bad Teacher (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2011, Bad Teacher is a comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, running about 92 minutes. “She doesn't give an F.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancé dumps her.
Who’s in it. Bad Teacher stars Cameron Diaz as Elizabeth Halsey, Jason Segel as Russell Gettis, Justin Timberlake as Scott Delacorte and Lucy Punch as Amy Squirrel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Bad Teacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $216.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and 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 Bad Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Teacher tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Teacher (2011)?
- In US, Bad Teacher is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Bad Teacher worth watching?
- Bad Teacher holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Teacher?
- Bad Teacher stars Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch and Phyllis Smith.
- When was Bad Teacher released?
- Bad Teacher was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.