Front of the Class
Seen it?2008 | 95 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (76% audience score). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who likes knowing it really happened and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. If you loved I Swear or My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
Our audience score: 76%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 169K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Werner
- James WolkBrad Cohen
- Treat WilliamsNorman Cohen
- Dominic Scott KayYoung Brad Cohen
- Sarah DrewNancy Lazarus
- Kathleen YorkDiane
- Joe ChrestJim Ovbey
- Patricia HeatonEllen Cohen
- Johnny PacarJeff
- Charles Henry WysonYoung Jeff
- Charlie FinnRon