Bad Education
2004, Spanish. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
When an old friend brings filmmaker Enrique Goded a semi-autobiographical script chronicling their adolescence, Enrique is forced to relive his youth spent at a Catholic boarding school. Weaving through past and present, the script follows a transvestite performer who reconnects with a grade school sweetheart. Spurred on by this chance encounter, the character reflects on her childhood sexual victimization and the trauma of closeting her sexual orientation.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- NC-17
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7.4/10 from 1,110 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Bad Education isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Pedro AlmodóvarDirector
- Gael García BernalÁngel / Juan / Zahara
- Fele MartínezEnrique Goded
- Daniel Giménez CachoPadre Manolo
- Lluís HomarSr. Berenguer
- Francisco MaestrePadre José
- Francisco BoiraIgnacio
- Juan FernándezMartín
- Nacho PérezYoung Ignacio
- Raúl García ForneiroYoung Enrique
- Javier CámaraPaca / Paquito
- Alberto FerreiroEnrique Serrano
- Petra MartínezMadre
Details
- Released
- 19 March 2004
- Original title
- La mala educación
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $40M
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Bad Education: quick answers
Is Bad Education worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bad Education?
Bad Education runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Bad Education have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bad Education. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bad Education parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bad Education is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bad Education on?
Bad Education isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad Education?
If you liked Bad Education, try El Angel, On the Road, The Krays.
Who directed Bad Education?
Bad Education (2004) was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Gael García Bernal, Fele Martínez, Daniel Giménez Cacho.