The Professor Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Richard, a buttoned-down college lecturer (Johnny Depp) who, after learning he has six months to live, transforms into a rebellious party animal. To the shock of his wife (Rosemarie DeWitt) and school chancellor (Ron Livingston)—and the delight of his students—Richard leads a hilarious crusade against authority and hypocrisy.

Comedy Drama

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  Johnny Depp

  Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, Day Drinker

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  Zoey Deutch

  Anniversary, The Threesome

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  Rosemarie DeWitt

  Kill the Messenger, La La Land

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  Danny Huston

  Wonder Woman, Ice Fall

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  Ron Livingston

  Parkland, Going the Distance

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  Odessa Young

  Mothering Sunday, The Damned

Who is making The Professor – Crew List

A look at The Professor behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wayne Roberts last helmed Once Upon a Christmas Dream and Richard Says Goodbye. The film's writer Wayne Roberts last penned Once Upon a Christmas Dream and Richard Says Goodbye.

Director

Wayne Roberts

Screenwriter

Wayne Roberts

Production – What we know about the The Professor

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Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2019

Completed

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