The Kindergarten Teacher
Synopsis
Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.
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Official UK trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-04
Top Cast
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
Lisa Spinelli
Parker Sevak
Jimmy Roy
Gael García Bernal
Simon
Michael Chernus
Grant Spinelli
Rosa Salazar
Becca
Ajay Naidu
Nikhil Roy
Anna Baryshnikov
Meghan
Daisy Tahan
Lainie Spinelli
Sam Jules
Josh Spinelli
Samrat Chakrabarti
Sanjay Roy
Haley Murphy
Brittany
Stefaniya Makarova
Krystal
Ato Blankson-Wood
Justin
Carson Grant
Michael
Clark Carmichael
Mr. Bishop
Aamira Martinez
Officer Marshall
Douglas Taurel
Officer Lugo
Nikhil Melnechuk
Poet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 12, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 26, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Colangelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Colangelo
- Original Score
- Asher Goldschmidt
- Original Title
- The Kindergarten Teacher
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Maven Screen Media, Paper Chase Films, Studio Mao, Farcaster Films, Imagination Park Entertainment, Manhattan Productions, Pia Pressure, Pie Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Colangelo
Sara Colangelo, Nadav Lapid
Asher Goldschmidt
Pepe Avila del Pino
Lee Percy, Marc Vives
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Trudie Styler, Talia Kleinhendler, Celine Rattray
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Colangelo
Screenplay
Sara Colangelo
Director
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Producer
Osnat Handelsman-Keren
Producer
Trudie Styler
Producer
Talia Kleinhendler
Producer
Celine Rattray
Producer
Pepe Avila del Pino
Director of Photography
Lee Percy
Editor
Mary Lena Colston
Production Design
Vanessa Porter
Costume Design
Marc Vives
Editor
Asher Goldschmidt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kindergarten Teacher
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What is The Kindergarten Teacher about?
Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.
Who directed The Kindergarten Teacher?
The Kindergarten Teacher was directed by Sara Colangelo.
Who stars in The Kindergarten Teacher?
The principal cast of The Kindergarten Teacher includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Gael García Bernal, Michael Chernus, Rosa Salazar.
When was The Kindergarten Teacher released and how long is it?
The Kindergarten Teacher was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kindergarten Teacher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kindergarten Teacher was composed by Asher Goldschmidt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kindergarten Teacher?
The Kindergarten Teacher holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).