Where can I watch Monsieur Lazhar (2011)?

In US, Monsieur Lazhar is available to stream on Philo, Brew 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 Monsieur Lazhar worth watching?

Monsieur Lazhar holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Monsieur Lazhar?

Monsieur Lazhar stars Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Sophie Nélisse and Marie-Ève Beauregard.

When was Monsieur Lazhar released?

Monsieur Lazhar was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.

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Monsieur Lazhar (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2011, Monsieur Lazhar is a comedy and drama film directed by Philippe Falardeau, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in Québec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.

Who’s in it. Monsieur Lazhar stars Mohamed Fellag as Bachir Lazhar, Émilien Néron as Simon, Danielle Proulx as Mme Vaillancourt and Sophie Nélisse as Alice L'Écuyer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Monsieur Lazhar has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Brew, YouTube TV and Fandor 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 Monsieur Lazhar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monsieur Lazhar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Monsieur Lazhar (2011)?: In US, Monsieur Lazhar is available to stream on Philo, Brew 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 Monsieur Lazhar worth watching?: Monsieur Lazhar holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Monsieur Lazhar?: Monsieur Lazhar stars Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Sophie Nélisse and Marie-Ève Beauregard.
When was Monsieur Lazhar released?: Monsieur Lazhar was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.