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The Kindergarten Teacher

R20181h 36mSara Colangelo
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 75

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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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PoetryKindergartenChild ProdigyTeacherRemakeLittle BoyTeacher Student RelationshipPoetry ReadingStaten Island, New York City

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) 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 stars in The Kindergarten Teacher?

The Kindergarten Teacher stars Maggie Gyllenhaal (Lisa Spinelli), Parker Sevak (Jimmy Roy), Gael García Bernal (Simon), Michael Chernus (Grant Spinelli), Rosa Salazar (Becca). The film was directed by Sara Colangelo.

How long is The Kindergarten Teacher?

The Kindergarten Teacher has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is The Kindergarten Teacher worth watching?

The Kindergarten Teacher holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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