Monsieur Lazhar (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Monsieur Lazhar is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Philippe Falardeau, starring Sophie Nélisse, Danielle Proulx and Mohamed Fellag. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $9.1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Philippe Falardeau
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Music Box Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Monsieur Lazhar About?
The premise of Monsieur Lazhar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the sudden death of a popular teacher, a kind and thoughtful Algerian immigrant named Monsieur Lazhar steps in to guide a grieving classroom in Montreal. He brings a gentle approach and a unique perspective, helping the students and faculty navigate their sadness while also confronting his own challenges of adapting to a new culture. Through his interactions with the students and their families, he discovers a sense of purpose and connection in the heart of the school community.
Monsieur Lazhar Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- replacement teacher
- physical education teacher
- teacher
- immigrant
- classroom
- algerian
- suicide
- elementary school
- little girl
- suicide of teacher
- teacher student relationship
- school
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- death of teacher
- character name as title
- surname in title
- boy girl relationship
- ontario canada
- scene before opening credits
- photography
- play
- suicide by hanging
- canadian
- canada
- refugee
- healing process
- death of a child
- child
- montreal quebec canada
- dictionary
- school play
- school dance
- dancing
- parent teacher conference
- essay
- english class
- language learning
- art class
- papier mache
- art project
- composition
- rice krispies treat
- reference to dr. livingstone
- political asylum
- book
- violet the flower
- telephone call
- wine
- widower
- english teacher
- tragic past
Monsieur Lazhar Cast
Sophie Nélisse leads the cast, with Danielle Proulx and Mohamed Fellag. Directed by Philippe Falardeau; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philippe Falardeau
Monsieur Lazhar Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Monsieur Lazhar 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
71 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Monsieur Lazhar Plot Summary
What happens in Monsieur Lazhar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the heart-wrenching city of Montreal copes with the tragic loss of an elementary school teacher, an unexpected newcomer stirs a transformative ripple effect at École des Rêves. Enter Bachir Lazhar, a seasoned Algerian immigrant who approaches the school’s principal, Mme Vaillancourt, claiming to be a qualified teacher with prior experience in his homeland. Desperate to fill the vacant teaching position, Mme Vaillancourt places her trust in him, blissfully unaware of the emotional labyrinth and profound experiences he carries with him.
Full summary
The whole story of Monsieur Lazhar, scene by scene
Monsieur Lazhar Box Office
Monsieur Lazhar grossed $9.1 million worldwide. $2 million came from the US and Canada and $7.1 million (78%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.1M
- US & Canada
- $2M
- International
- $7.1M
Monsieur Lazhar Awards & Nominations
Monsieur Lazhar won 1 award from 2 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the TIFF 2011, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
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TIFF 2011 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Canadian Feature Film – Philippe Falardeau
Monsieur Lazhar Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Monsieur Lazhar.
How Well Do You Know Monsieur Lazhar?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Bachir Lazhar before coming to Canada?
Cars in Monsieur Lazhar
8 cars on screen, including the 2010 Toyota Prius III and the 2000 Citroën Xsara Picasso.
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2010 Toyota Prius III Important role -
2000 Citroën Xsara Picasso Minor role -
2011 Renault Espace IV Minor role -
2004 BMW 5 Touring E61 Background role
Monsieur Lazhar Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Profesor Lazhar” and “再見了，拉札老師”.
- Also known as
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- Profesor Lazhar
- 再見了，拉札老師
- O Que Traz Boas Novas
- 再见了，拉札老师
- Господин Лазар
- Professor Lazhar
- 拉扎老师
- Lazhar tanár úr
- Canım Öğretmenim
- O εξαιρετικός κύριος Λαζάρ
- אדון לז'אר
- Pan Lazhar
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- 라자르 선생님
- 我的插班老師
- ぼくたちのムッシュ・ラザール
- Пан Лазар
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Monsieur Lazhar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Monsieur Lazhar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Monsieur Lazhar?
Monsieur Lazhar runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Monsieur Lazhar released?
Monsieur Lazhar was released on April 13, 2012.
Who directed Monsieur Lazhar?
Monsieur Lazhar was directed by Philippe Falardeau.
More films by Philippe Falardeau Who is in the cast of Monsieur Lazhar?
Monsieur Lazhar stars Sophie Nélisse, Danielle Proulx and Mohamed Fellag, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Monsieur Lazhar make at the box office?
Monsieur Lazhar grossed $9.1 million worldwide ($2 million domestic, $7.1 million international).
How is Monsieur Lazhar rated?
Monsieur Lazhar has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Monsieur Lazhar win?
Monsieur Lazhar won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Canadian Feature Film at the TIFF 2011.
Does Monsieur Lazhar have a post-credit scene?
No. Monsieur Lazhar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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