The Teacher (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1974, The Teacher is a thriller and crime film directed by Howard Avedis, running about 98 minutes. “She corrupted the youthful morality of an entire school! Her best lessons were taught after class!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 18-year-old Sean's first summer after completing high school is much spent with 28-year-old teacher Diane, who's husband is too often motorcycle-racing instead of with her. Wacko Ralph also has "the hots" for Diane; and it doesn't help that Sean was with Ralph's younger brother, Lou, when Lou died
Who’s in it. The Teacher stars Angel Tompkins as Diane Marshall, Jay North as Sean Roberts, Anthony James as Ralph Gordon and Marlene Schmidt as Alice Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Teacher has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Teacher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Teacher (1974)?
- In US, The Teacher is available to stream on FlixFling, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Teacher worth watching?
- The Teacher holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Teacher?
- The Teacher stars Angel Tompkins, Jay North, Anthony James, Marlene Schmidt and Barry Atwater.
- When was The Teacher released?
- The Teacher was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.