Movie

Teachers

“They fall asleep in class. Throw ink on each other. Never come in Mondays. And they're just the teachers.”

★ 5.7(79)19841h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Hiller
Release date: 1984-10-05
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

About Teachers

Teachers is a 1984 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams and Judd Hirsch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 79 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Teachers in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.

Cast

Nick Nolte

Alex Jurel

JoBeth Williams

Lisa Hammond

Judd Hirsch

Roger Rubell

Ralph Macchio

Eddie Pilikian

Allen Garfield

Carl Rosenberg

Lee Grant

Dr. Donna Burke

Richard Mulligan

Herbert Gower

Royal Dano

Ditto Stiles

William Schallert

Horn

Art Metrano

Troy

Laura Dern

Diane

Crispin Glover

Danny

Themes & keywords

high schoolsatirelawsuitohiohigh school teacherschoolteachercolumbus, ohio

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Teachers in Canada?+

Teachers is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Teachers on Netflix?+

Teachers is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Teachers?+

Teachers has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Teachers?+

Teachers stars Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch, Ralph Macchio and Allen Garfield.

When did Teachers come out?+

Teachers is a 1984 movie directed by Arthur Hiller.

What genre is Teachers?+

Teachers is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Teachers?+

Teachers was directed by Arthur Hiller.