The English Teacher
“Refuse to live life by the book.”
Synopsis
Small-town Pennsylvania schoolteacher Linda Sinclair balances her staid home life with an incredible passion for her subject. Then a former star pupil reenters her life after failing as a playwright in New York City. Seeing in his script the inspiration that she has always longed to instill in her students, this dyed-in-the-wool romantic enlists the help of long-suffering drama teacher Carl to mount the work as the high school’s next and riskiest production.
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The English Teacher Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-06
Top Cast
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Julianne Moore
Linda Sinclair
Michael Angarano
Jason Sherwood
Greg Kinnear
Dr. Tom Sherwood
Lily Collins
Halle Anderson
Fiona Shaw
Narrator
Norbert Leo Butz
Vice Principal Phil Pelaski
Jessica Hecht
Principal Trudie Slocum
Charlie Saxton
Will
Nathan Lane
Carl Kapinas
Nikki Blonsky
Sheila Nussbaum
Erin Wilhelmi
Joni Gerber
Remy Auberjonois
Beefy Businessman
Peter Y. Kim
Mike the Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Zisk
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Chariton
- Original Score
- Rob Simonsen
- Original Title
- The English Teacher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $105K
- Production Studios
- Mirabelle Pictures Productions, Artina Films, Procinvest Sas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Zisk
Dan Chariton, Stacy Chariton
Rob Simonsen
Vanja Černjul
Myron Kerstein
Naomi Despres, Ben LeClair, Robert Salerno
Department Leadership Roster
Stacy Chariton
Writer
Craig Zisk
Director
Dan Chariton
Screenplay
Michael Shaw
Production Design
Vanja Černjul
Director of Photography
Naomi Despres
Producer
Ben LeClair
Producer
Robert Salerno
Producer
Myron Kerstein
Editor
Emma Potter
Costume Design
Rob Simonsen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The English Teacher
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What is The English Teacher about?
Small-town Pennsylvania schoolteacher Linda Sinclair balances her staid home life with an incredible passion for her subject. Then a former star pupil reenters her life after failing as a playwright in New York City. Seeing in his script the inspiration that she has always longed to instill in her students, this dyed-in-the-wool romantic enlists the help of long-suffering drama teacher Carl to mount the work as the high school’s next and riskiest production.
Who directed The English Teacher?
The English Teacher was directed by Craig Zisk.
Who stars in The English Teacher?
The principal cast of The English Teacher includes Julianne Moore, Michael Angarano, Greg Kinnear, Lily Collins, Fiona Shaw.
When was The English Teacher released and how long is it?
The English Teacher was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did The English Teacher make at the box office?
The English Teacher grossed $105K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The English Teacher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The English Teacher was composed by Rob Simonsen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The English Teacher?
The English Teacher holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).