Bad Education
“Some people learn the hard way.”
Synopsis
A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.
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Based on a True Story - Behind the ScenesOfficial
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2020-05-08
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Hugh Jackman
Frank Tassone
Allison Janney
Pam Gluckin
Geraldine Viswanathan
Rachel Bhargava
Alex Wolff
Nick Fleischman
Rafael Casal
Kyle Contreras
Stephen Spinella
Thomas 'Tom' Tuggiero
Annaleigh Ashford
Jenny Aquila
Ray Romano
Big Bob Spicer
Hari Dhillon
David Bhargava
Jeremy Shamos
Phil Metzger
Stephanie Kurtzuba
Carol Schweitzer
Catherine Curtin
Judy Shapiro
Kathrine Narducci
Sharon Katz
Ray Abruzzo
Howard Gluckin
Kayli Carter
Amber McCarden
Jimmy Tatro
Jim Boy McCarden
Welker White
Mary Ann
Calvin Coakley
Chad Schweitzer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 22, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 8, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cory Finley
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Makowsky
- Original Score
- Michael Abels
- Original Title
- Bad Education
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Sight Unseen Pictures, Automatik Entertainment, Slater Hall Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cory Finley
Mike Makowsky, Robert Kolker
Michael Abels
Lyle Vincent
Louise Ford
Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Oren Moverman
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Berger
Producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Producer
Eddie Vaisman
Producer
Julia Lebedev
Producer
Oren Moverman
Producer
Mike Makowsky
Screenplay
Cory Finley
Director
Lyle Vincent
Director of Photography
Louise Ford
Editor
Meredith Lippincott
Production Design
Michael Abels
Original Music Composer
Stephen A. Pope
Stunt Coordinator
Robin Scott Graham
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Makowsky
Producer
Alex Bovaird
Costume Design
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.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Education
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What is Bad Education about?
A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.
Who directed Bad Education?
Bad Education was directed by Cory Finley.
Who stars in Bad Education?
The principal cast of Bad Education includes Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan, Alex Wolff, Rafael Casal.
When was Bad Education released and how long is it?
Bad Education was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Education?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Education was composed by Michael Abels.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Education?
Bad Education holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).