Teaching Mrs. Tingle
“Before school lets out, Mrs. Tingle's class is going to need a substitute teacher.”
Synopsis
A bright high-school senior has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle, gives her a poor grade on a project. When an attempt to get ahead in Mrs. Tingle's class goes awry, mayhem ensues and friendships, loyalties and trust are tested by the teacher's intricate mind-games.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-20
Top Cast
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Helen Mirren
Mrs. Tingle
Katie Holmes
Leigh Ann Watson
Barry Watson
Luke Churner
Marisa Coughlan
Jo Lynn Jordan
Michael McKean
Principal Potter
Jeffrey Tambor
Coach Wenchell
Liz Stauber
Trudie Tucker
Molly Ringwald
Miss Banks
Vivica A. Fox
Miss Gold
John Patrick White
Brian Berry
Robert Gant
Professor
Lesley Ann Warren
Faye Watson (uncredited)
Harvey Silver
Roger (uncredited)
Alan Heitz
Student (uncredited)
Brian Klugman
Student (uncredited)
Cherie Johnson
Student (uncredited)
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.69x
-$4.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Williamson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Williamson
- Original Score
- John Frizzell
- Original Title
- Teaching Mrs. Tingle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.9M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Konrad Pictures, Interscope Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Williamson
Kevin Williamson
John Frizzell
Jerzy Zieliński
Debra Neil-Fisher
Cathy Konrad, Ted Field, Cary Granat, Erica Huggins, Scott Kroopf
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Williamson
Director
Cathy Konrad
Producer
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
Kevin Williamson
Writer
Naomi Shohan
Production Design
Susie DeSanto
Costume Design
Steve M. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teaching Mrs. Tingle
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What is Teaching Mrs. Tingle about?
A bright high-school senior has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle, gives her a poor grade on a project. When an attempt to get ahead in Mrs. Tingle's class goes awry, mayhem ensues and friendships, loyalties and trust are tested by the teacher's intricate mind-games.
Who directed Teaching Mrs. Tingle?
Teaching Mrs. Tingle was directed by Kevin Williamson.
Who stars in Teaching Mrs. Tingle?
The principal cast of Teaching Mrs. Tingle includes Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Barry Watson, Marisa Coughlan, Michael McKean.
When was Teaching Mrs. Tingle released and how long is it?
Teaching Mrs. Tingle was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Teaching Mrs. Tingle?
Teaching Mrs. Tingle had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $8.9M at the worldwide box office (0.69 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Teaching Mrs. Tingle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teaching Mrs. Tingle was composed by John Frizzell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Teaching Mrs. Tingle?
Teaching Mrs. Tingle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).