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Seen it?2025 | 125 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved About Schmidt, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A woman grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch earthquakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite private school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Miki Magasiva
- Anapela PolataivaoMareta
- Antonia RobinsonSophie
- Beulah KoaleSio Leota
- Nicole WhippyRona
- Dalip SondhiAlan Hubbard
- Zac O'MeagherAnthony Bull
- Jamie IrvinePeter Wadsworth
- Alison BruceCaroline
- Tania NolanHelen
- Talia PuaMei-Ling Wong