A Professor (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2021, A Professor is a drama, comedy and family series.
What it’s about. Based on the Catalan format Merlí by Hector Lozano, produced by Veranda for TV3 Lagardère Studios Distribution. Dante Balestra is a philosophy teacher who, after many years away, returns to Rome to care for his son Simone. Charming and unconventional, the teacher takes a class at the Leonardo Da Vinci High School, where he applies his unconventional teaching methods and develops a very special relationship with his students, including Simone. But his approach quickly leads to his personal and professional lives becoming confused, and the return from the past of Anita, a former flame of his and now the mother of Manuel, the class "black sheep," makes things even more complicated.
Who’s in it. A Professor stars Alessandro Gassmann as Dante Balestra, Claudia Pandolfi as Anita, Nicolas Maupas as Simone Balestra and Damiano Gavino as Manuel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Professor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Professor page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Professor tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Professor (2021)?
- In US, A Professor is available to stream on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Professor worth watching?
- A Professor holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Professor?
- A Professor stars Alessandro Gassmann, Claudia Pandolfi, Nicolas Maupas, Damiano Gavino and Christiane Filangieri.
- When was A Professor released?
- A Professor was released in 2021.