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The Tutor (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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The Tutor is a 2023 mystery thriller directed by Jordan Ross, starring Garrett Hedlund as Ethan, Victoria Justice and Noah Schnapp. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $155,020 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Independent Film at the Saturn Awards 2024. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
19%
worldwide gross
$155K
award nominations
2
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The Tutor (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Jordan Ross
Genres
Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tutor About?

The premise of The Tutor without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A tutor takes a high-paying job at a secluded estate, only to find himself in a dangerous situation. As he works with his wealthy student, he realizes the student's interest in him is becoming obsessive and unsettling. Accusations arise, and the tutor must carefully investigate the situation to clear his name and uncover the disturbing truth behind the student’s claims, all while navigating a complex and perilous game.

The Tutor Themes & Keywords

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  • student
  • tutor
  • male male relationship
  • older male younger male relationship
  • young man
  • teenage boy
  • man teenage boy relationship
  • smart boy
  • rich boy
  • tutor student relationship
  • gay subtext
  • test
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  • cousin cousin relationship
  • pregnant woman
  • mental disorder
  • obsession
  • mental confusion
  • traumatic childhood
  • loss of mother
  • murder suspect
  • male protagonist
  • strawberry
  • fruit
  • lake
  • mansion
  • house
  • rich man poor man relationship
  • rich poor relationship
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • dark past
  • unstable man
  • hereditary disorder
  • pregnancy
  • male villain
  • hereditary tendency
  • drunken man
  • picture
  • murder
  • loss
  • stalker
  • crying
  • notebook
  • revenge
  • female crying
  • male crying
  • aggression
  • talking behind someone's back
  • secret
  • revenge plan
  • friendship between women
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Cast & crew

The Tutor Cast & Characters

Garrett Hedlund leads the cast as Ethan, with Victoria Justice as Annie and Noah Schnapp as Jackson. Directed by Jordan Ross; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

The Tutor Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Tutor 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 24/100, strongest in story & flow (35) and weakest in sensory experience (15).

24 /100

The Tutor Echo Score Breakdown

The Tutor delivers a largely unsatisfying thriller experience, hampered by fundamental flaws across its core elements. Direction and visual execution appear uneven, while performances lack depth and fail to generate empathy. The narrative is riddled with plot holes and erratic pacing, and the soundtrack often feels misplaced. Consequently, the film offers limited incentive for repeat viewings, resulting in a low overall appeal.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 20

    In terms of art and craft, the film shows limited technical finesse. Direction fails to unify tone, and visual choices such as distracting character styling draw attention away from the story. Editing contributes to a disjointed rhythm, and production design feels underdeveloped, reinforcing a sense of a low‑budget effort that does not cohere into a polished whole.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When evaluating character and emotion, the leads deliver uneven performances that do not compensate for thinly written personalities. Actors struggle to convey sympathy, resulting in protagonists who feel hollow and unrelatable. While occasional moments hint at nuance, the overall lack of depth and chemistry prevents meaningful emotional investment from the audience.

  • Story & Flow 35

    The story and flow suffer from numerous structural weaknesses. Plot progression is marked by conspicuous holes, inconsistent pacing, and a predictable twist that undermines tension. Originality is minimal, and the narrative often feels fragmented, leaving viewers uncertain about the intended direction and reducing overall engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 15

    Sensory experience is adversely affected by an ill‑fitted score and ambiguous sound design. Musical cues frequently clash with on‑screen action, creating distraction rather than atmosphere. Visual style lacks cohesion, and stylistic decisions, such as an incongruous haircut, detract from immersion, weakening the film's overall sensory impact.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch factor is limited due to the film's inconsistent execution. While a few viewers note occasional surprise elements that sustain interest, the pervasive narrative confusion and lack of compelling character arcs reduce the desire for subsequent viewings. The overall experience fails to provide lasting appeal that would encourage repeat engagement.

Plot

The Tutor Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in The Tutor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ethan Campbell works as a home tutor for an agency, providing lessons to the kids of the wealthiest families and sharing a life with his girlfriend, Annie. The couple is expecting a child, a fact Ethan has kept from his father, whose racist views would likely complicate matters. When a call arrives from his manager about a private assignment, Ethan learns that a very wealthy employer is seeking him out specifically and is willing to pay an astonishing daily rate of $2,500. The condition is simple and odd: he must live on the premises of a secluded bungalow. Tempted by the lucrative offer, he accepts, drawn by the promise of security and prestige.

Full summary

The whole story of The Tutor, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

The Tutor Box Office

The Tutor grossed $155,020 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$155K

International
$155K
Awards

The Tutor Awards & Nominations

The Tutor earned 2 award nominations, including Best Independent Film at the Saturn Awards 2024.

2 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

The Tutor Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip We Are All Just Broken
  • Clip Where Were You
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Tutor?

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

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Details

The Tutor Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “معلم خصوصی” and “El Tutor”.

Also known as
  • معلم خصوصی
  • El Tutor
  • 더 튜터
  • 家教噩梦
  • Le Tuteur
  • Репетитор
  • 家庭教師
  • Korepetytor
  • O Tutor
  • Özel Öğretmen
  • Mokytojas
  • เดอะ ติวเตอร์
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  • Meditatorul

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FAQ

The Tutor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Tutor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tutor?

The Tutor runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Tutor released?

The Tutor was released on March 24, 2023.

Who directed The Tutor?

The Tutor was directed by Jordan Ross.

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Who is in the cast of The Tutor?

The Tutor stars Garrett Hedlund as Ethan, Victoria Justice as Annie and Noah Schnapp as Jackson, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Tutor make at the box office?

The Tutor grossed $155,020 worldwide.

How is The Tutor rated?

The Tutor has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60% on TMDB and 2.0/5 on Letterboxd.

Was The Tutor nominated for any awards?

The Tutor received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does The Tutor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tutor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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