Front of the Class (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2008, Front of the Class is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Werner, running about 95 minutes. “24 schools turned him down, 1 gave him a chance… The unforgettable story of a teacher determined to make a difference.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
Who’s in it. Front of the Class stars James Wolk as Brad Cohen, Treat Williams as Norman Cohen, Mike Pniewski as Principal Myer and Patricia Heaton as Ellen Cohen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Front of the Class has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel 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 Front of the Class page.
If you liked it. Fans of Front of the Class tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Front of the Class (2008)?
- In US, Front of the Class is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo 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 Front of the Class worth watching?
- Front of the Class holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Front of the Class?
- Front of the Class stars James Wolk, Treat Williams, Mike Pniewski, Patricia Heaton and Sarah Drew.
- When was Front of the Class released?
- Front of the Class was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.