The School Teacher
1981, French. Directed by Claude Berri.
After having lost his job for having saved a child accused of shop lifting, Frédéric Barbier decides to become a school teacher with some funny results.The great comedy actor Coluche is excellent as a simple school teacher.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The School Teacher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1981.
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Cast & crew
- Claude BerriDirector
- ColucheGérard Barbier
- Josiane BalaskoJacqueline Lajoie, depressed teacher
- Jacques DebarySchool Director
- Roland GiraudMonsieur Meignant, unionized teacher
- Charlotte de TurckheimCharlotte, Gérard's fiancée
- André ChaumeauEducational Advisor
- Jean ChampionSchool Inspector
- Georges StaquetGérard's father
- Claude BertrandCharlotte's father
- Anne-Marie JabraudCharlotte's mother
- Yvette PetitGermaine, restaurant owner and Sophie's mother
- Christian BouilletteClothing Store Manager
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1981
- Original title
- Le Maître d'école
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Berri, Jules Celma
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The School Teacher: quick answers
Is The School Teacher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The School Teacher?
The School Teacher runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The School Teacher have a post-credits scene?
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The School Teacher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The School Teacher yet.
Which OTT platform is The School Teacher on?
The School Teacher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1981. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The School Teacher?
If you liked The School Teacher, try The Under-Gifted, The Phantom of Liberty, Jealous.
Who directed The School Teacher?
The School Teacher (1981) was directed by Claude Berri and stars Coluche, Josiane Balasko, Jacques Debary.