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A Teacher (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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A Teacher is a 2013 drama directed by Hannah Fidell. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $8,348 worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
worldwide gross
$8.3K
Metascore
47
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A Teacher (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Hannah Fidell
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Teacher About?

The premise of A Teacher without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As the school year ends, a teacher faces an uncertain future and must confront the repercussions of past choices. Navigating changing expectations and unfulfilled obligations, they prepare for the upcoming semester while grappling with personal challenges and the complexities of their profession.

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Crew

The Director of A Teacher

Directed by Hannah Fidell.

From the director

More from Hannah Fidell

More films directed by Hannah Fidell, best-rated first: The Long Dumb Road, 6 Years and The Gathering Squall.

Full filmography
Ratings

A Teacher Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Teacher 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

Plot

A Teacher Plot Summary

What happens in A Teacher from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the midst of a clandestine affair with one of her students, Eric Tull, Diana Watts, a high school English teacher in suburban Texas, finds herself entangled in the treacherous landscape of her desires. Navigating this secret relationship, she conceals her feelings from the keen eyes around her, stealing intimate moments in the classroom and exchanging fleeting glances with Eric, whose presence rapidly turns into an all-consuming obsession.

Full summary

The whole story of A Teacher, scene by scene

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Box office

A Teacher Box Office

A Teacher grossed $8,348 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.3K

US & Canada
$8.3K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Teacher?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What profession does Diana Watts hold?

Cars

Cars in A Teacher

15 cars on screen, including the 2011 Dodge Charger and the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

All 15 cars
  • 2011 Dodge Charger in A Teacher 2011 Dodge Charger Important role
  • 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee in A Teacher 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role
  • 2010 Mazda 3 in A Teacher 2010 Mazda 3 Important role
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria in A Teacher 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

A Teacher Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Учитель” and “Учительница”.

Also known as
  • Учитель
  • Учительница
  • 教师情事
  • 女教師
  • Profesoara
  • معلم
  • 개인교수 2014

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FAQ

A Teacher FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Teacher, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Teacher?

A Teacher runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was A Teacher released?

A Teacher was released on September 6, 2013.

Who directed A Teacher?

A Teacher was directed by Hannah Fidell.

More films by Hannah Fidell

How much did A Teacher make at the box office?

A Teacher grossed $8,348 worldwide.

How is A Teacher rated?

A Teacher has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 2.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Does A Teacher have a post-credit scene?

No. A Teacher has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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