The Teacher (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, The Teacher is a comedy and drama film directed by Olivier Ayache-Vidal, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Teacher in the most prestigious highschool in the country, François enjoys the life he’s always known, in the intellectual and bourgeois society of Paris. Trapped in a situation where he’s forced to accept a job in a school of a tough underprivileged suburb, he finds himself confronted to his own limits and to the upheaval of his values and certainties.
Who’s in it. The Teacher stars Denis Podalydès as François Foucault, Pauline Huruguen as Chloé, colleague of François, Zineb Triki as Agathe and Alexis Moncorgé as Gaspard, Chloe's companion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Teacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Teacher tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Teacher (2017)?
- In US, The Teacher is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Teacher worth watching?
- The Teacher holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Teacher?
- The Teacher stars Denis Podalydès, Pauline Huruguen, Zineb Triki, Alexis Moncorgé and Emmanuel Barrouyer.
- When was The Teacher released?
- The Teacher was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.