The Kindergarten Teacher
2018, English. Directed by Sara Colangelo.
Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 407 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Kindergarten Teacher
The Kindergarten Teacher is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sara ColangeloDirector
- Maggie GyllenhaalLisa Spinelli
- Parker SevakJimmy Roy
- Gael García BernalSimon
- Michael ChernusGrant Spinelli
- Rosa SalazarBecca
- Ajay NaiduNikhil Roy
- Anna BaryshnikovMeghan
- Daisy TahanLainie Spinelli
- Sam JulesJosh Spinelli
- Samrat ChakrabartiSanjay Roy
- Haley MurphyBrittany
- Stefaniya MakarovaKrystal
Details
- Released
- 23 September 2018
- Country
- Canada, Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Sara Colangelo
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What The Kindergarten Teacher is based on
The Kindergarten Teacher is based on The Kindergarten Teacher, a 2014 film.
Film · 2014
The Kindergarten Teacher
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The Kindergarten Teacher: quick answers
Is The Kindergarten Teacher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 407 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Kindergarten Teacher?
The Kindergarten Teacher runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Kindergarten Teacher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Kindergarten Teacher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Kindergarten Teacher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Kindergarten Teacher is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Kindergarten Teacher on?
The Kindergarten Teacher is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Kindergarten Teacher?
If you liked The Kindergarten Teacher, try Brave the Dark, Blue Car, The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Who directed The Kindergarten Teacher?
The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) was directed by Sara Colangelo and stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Gael García Bernal.
What is The Kindergarten Teacher based on?
The Kindergarten Teacher is based on The Kindergarten Teacher, a 2014 film.