The English Teacher Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: May. 22, 2013

The English Teacher

Release Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 Limited

Follows Linda Sinclair (Julianne Moore), a forty-year-old unmarried English teacher whose greatest relationships are with her favorite authors and stories. When a disheartened former student moves back into town after failing to make it as a playwright in New York, Linda decides to step out of her comfort zone and mount his play with the help of the high school drama teacher.

Director: Craig Zisk

Starring: Charlie Saxton • Julianne Moore • Nathan Lane • Greg Kinnear • Michael Angarano

R Comedy 1 hr, 33 m

3.43 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Linda Sinclair (Julianne Moore) is a forty-year-old unmarried high school English teacher in the small town of Kingston, Pennsylvania. She shares a small apartment with two Siamese cats and her rich collection of great literature. She maintains no close personal relationships aside from those she has with her favorite authors and stories. Her life is far less complicated than the dramas she devours on the page, and she likes it that way.

But Linda’s simple life turns an unexpected page when former star pupil Jason Sherwood (Michael Angarano) returns to Kingston after trying to make it as a playwright in New York. Now in his 20s, Jason is on the verge of abandoning art, pressured by his overbearing father, Dr. Tom Sherwood (Greg Kinnear), to face reality and go to law school. Linda can’t stand the thought of Jason giving up on his dreams so she decides to mount his play – a dark, angst-ridden, ambitious work – as a Kingston High School production, with flamboyant drama teacher Carl Kapinas (Nathan Lane) directing.

As Linda, now well out of her normal comfort zone, takes further risks in life and love, the stage is set for highly comic downfall. With the play, her reputation, and her teaching career on the line, Linda finds an unlikely ally in herself. Amidst the ruins of her formerly perfect life, can she find a way to her own unique storybook ending?

Comedy

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Who stars in The English Teacher – Cast List

C
Charlie Saxton
... Will Traynor

Bandslam, Art of a Hit
Julianne Moore
... Linda Sinclai

Echo Valley, Crazy, Stupid, Love
N
Nathan Lane
... Carl Kapinas

Cut Off, Spellbound
Greg Kinnear
... Dr. Tom Sherwood

Off the Grid, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
M
Michael Angarano
... Jason Sherwood

Horizon: An American Saga, Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (mini-series)
Lily Collins
... Hallie Anderson

Inheritance, The Blind Side
J
Jessica Hecht
... Principal Megan Slocum

Eleanor The Great, The Magic of Belle Isle
N
Nikki Blonsky
... Sheila Nussbaum

Hairspray 2, Waiting for Forever
E
Erin Wilhelmi
... Joni Gerber

Jamie Marks is Dead

Who is making The English Teacher – Crew List

Director: Craig Zisk
Screenwriters: Dan Chariton
Stacy Chariton
Producers: Matthew E. Chausse
Naomi Despres
Ben LeClair
Robert Salerno

Studios: Tribeca Film; Cinedigm Entertainment Group
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The English Teacher

Key Facts

The film will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26th.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2013

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some sexual content
Runtime: 1 hr, 33 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The English Teacher Trailers and Clips

The English Teacher

Theatrical Trailer

The English Teacher Release Date: When was the film released?

The English Teacher was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 17 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Star Trek Into Darkness, Black Rock and Frances Ha. As a limited release, The English Teacher was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The English Teacher DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The English Teacher is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Thursday, August 27, 2013. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The English Teacher today on Amazon.

The English Teacher Digital Release Date

The English Teacher is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.