Added to Tubi on Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 Linda Sinclair, a forty-year-old high school English teacher, experiences turmoil when her former student Jason Sherwood returns to their small town after failing as a playwright. Their lives intertwine dramatically when they decide to produce Jason’s play at the school, leading to personal and professional complications. The film explores themes of ambition, disappointment, and redemption, climaxing with a community coming together to support a budding playwright.
Length: 1h 31m
Genre: Comedy, Drama
This Title is: Emotionally engaging and humorous
Cast
Julianne Moore, Michael Angarano, Greg Kinnear, Lily Collins, Nathan Lane
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Includes sexual content and some thematic elements
Trivia
- The film was Craig Zisk’s directorial debut.
- It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2013.
- The story hinges on the production of a controversial play within a high school setting.
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The English Teacher offers a charming blend of drama and comedy, centered around the life-changing effects of literature and theatre. Julianne Moore delivers a captivating performance as Linda, a teacher whose conventional life is disrupted by the return of a former student. The film’s heartfelt exploration of personal growth and community impact, despite some predictable plot elements, makes it a worthwhile watch.
