The Kindergarten Teacher (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, The Kindergarten Teacher is a drama film directed by Sara Colangelo, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.
Who’s in it. The Kindergarten Teacher stars Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lisa Spinelli, Parker Sevak as Jimmy Roy, Gael García Bernal as Simon and Michael Chernus as Grant Spinelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Kindergarten Teacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kindergarten Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kindergarten Teacher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)?
- In US, The Kindergarten Teacher is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kindergarten Teacher worth watching?
- The Kindergarten Teacher holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kindergarten Teacher?
- The Kindergarten Teacher stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Gael García Bernal, Michael Chernus and Rosa Salazar.
- When was The Kindergarten Teacher released?
- The Kindergarten Teacher was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.