The Teacher
2017, French. Directed by Olivier Ayache-Vidal.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 222 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Teacher
The Teacher is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Olivier Ayache-VidalDirector
- Denis PodalydèsFrançois Foucault
- Abdoulaye DialloSeydou
- Pauline HuruguenChloe, François' colleague
- Alexis MoncorgéGaspard, Chloe's companion
- Emmanuel BarrouyerPrincipal of the college
- Léa DruckerCaroline, sister of François
- Zineb TrikiAgathe
- Marie RémondCamille
- Charles TemplonSébastien
- Tabono TandiaMaya
- François Petit-PerrinRémi
- Jeanne RosaPrincipal Education Advisor
Details
- Released
- 13 September 2017
- Original title
- Les Grands Esprits
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Olivier Ayache-Vidal
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The Teacher: quick answers
Is The Teacher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 222 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Teacher?
The Teacher runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Teacher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Teacher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Teacher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Teacher yet.
Which OTT platform is The Teacher on?
The Teacher is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Teacher?
If you liked The Teacher, try Peppermint Soda, The Beautiful Person, World's Greatest Dad.
Who directed The Teacher?
The Teacher (2017) was directed by Olivier Ayache-Vidal and stars Denis Podalydès, Abdoulaye Diallo, Pauline Huruguen.