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Poster for Teachers

Teachers

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1984 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 Election or Code 3, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $28 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Arthur Hiller

  • Nick NolteAlex Jurel
  • JoBeth WilliamsLisa Hammond
  • Judd HirschRoger Rubell
  • Ralph MacchioEddie Pilikian
  • Allen GarfieldCarl Rosenberg
  • Lee GrantDr. Donna Burke
  • Richard MulliganHerbert Gower
  • Royal DanoDitto Stiles
  • William SchallertHorn
  • Art MetranoTroy