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The Teachers' Lounge

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2023 | 98 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film. Also nominated for 2 Oscars. Plus 8 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 53K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by İlker Çatak

  • Leonie BeneschCarla Nowak
  • Leonard StettnischOskar
  • Eva LöbauFriederike Kuhn
  • Michael KlammerThomas Liebenwerda
  • Rafael StachowiakMilosz Dudek
  • Sarah BauerettVanessa König
  • Kathrin WehlischLore Semnik
  • Anne-Kathrin GummichDr. Bettina Böhm
  • Katharina M. SchubertMrs. Haubrichs
  • Uygar TamerMrs. Yılmaz