The Wrong Student (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 4.8

The Wrong Student poster

Released in 2017, The Wrong Student is a thriller and tv movie film directed by David DeCoteau, running about 86 minutes. “She Will Not Fail.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Kelly Halligan has moved with her 17-year-old niece from New York to California to start her new business venture. When her niece tries out for the soccer team, the two meet the athletic and handsome new coach, Dominic. They also become acquainted with the attractive, but somewhat unstable, student Maddie who is also on the girl's high school soccer team. While Kelly and Dominic develop a romance, Dominic becomes the unwanted center of attention for Maddie, who becomes obsessed with her new coach and proceeds to sabotage his life and Kelly's after he refuses her sexual advances.

Who’s in it. The Wrong Student stars Jessica Morris as Kelly Halligan, Vivica A. Fox as Detective Gibson, Jason-Shane Scott as Dominic and Kennedy Tucker as Amber, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Wrong Student has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrong Student page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Student tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wrong Student (2017)?
In US, The Wrong Student is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Wrong Student worth watching?
The Wrong Student holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Wrong Student?
The Wrong Student stars Jessica Morris, Vivica A. Fox, Jason-Shane Scott, Kennedy Tucker and Evanne Friedmann.
When was The Wrong Student released?
The Wrong Student was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.