Monsieur Lazhar
2011, French. Directed by Philippe Falardeau.
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During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in Québec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Monsieur Lazhar is streaming on Philo, Brew, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe FalardeauDirector
- Mohamed FellagBachir Lazhar
- Émilien NéronSimon
- Danielle ProulxMme Vaillancourt
- Sophie NélisseAlice L'Écuyer
- Marie-Ève BeauregardMarie-Frédérique
- Denise LamontagneParent
- Brigitte PoupartClaire
- Louis ChampagneConcierge
- Daniel GadouasMe Gilbert Danis
- Vincent MillardVictor
- Seddik BenslimaneAbdelmalek
- Louis-David LeblancBoris
Details
- Released
- 10 September 2011
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Philippe Falardeau
- Box office
- $6.6M
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Monsieur Lazhar: quick answers
Is Monsieur Lazhar worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 378 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Monsieur Lazhar?
Monsieur Lazhar runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Monsieur Lazhar have a post-credits scene?
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Monsieur Lazhar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Monsieur Lazhar on?
Monsieur Lazhar is streaming on Philo, Brew, and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monsieur Lazhar?
If you liked Monsieur Lazhar, try School Life, Small Change, The Holdovers.
Who directed Monsieur Lazhar?
Monsieur Lazhar (2011) was directed by Philippe Falardeau and stars Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx.