Movies and TvShows featuring "substitute-teacher" theme.
Follow the daily lives of the Hill family, led by the earnest and hard-working propane salesman Hank Hill, his loving wife Peggy, their awkward but good-hearted son Bobby, and their eccentric circle of friends and neighbors in Arlen, Texas.
El Reemplazante is a TV show set in a crime-ridden high school, where a substitute teacher tries to establish connection with troubled students from different backgrounds. The show explores themes of poverty, family relationships, and the challenges of teaching in an urban public school.
Detachment is a powerful drama that follows Henry Barthes, a substitute teacher who has grown accustomed to a life of detachment. As he navigates through the challenges of a dysfunctional public school system, Henry forms unexpected connections with his troubled students and colleagues, forcing him to confront his own emotional detachment and the impact he can have on the lives of others. With themes of unhappiness, depression, teacher-student relationships, and the complexities of the education system, Detachment offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
An eight-year-old boy investigates knocking sounds from inside his walls, revealing a dark secret his sinister parents have kept from him. With the help of a mysterious entity named Sarah, he discovers that his parents are evil and has to make a choice between saving himself or his older sister, who his parents have locked away. In the end, he kills his parents and imprisons Sarah, but she warns him that she will always haunt him.
Elizabeth, a lazy and incompetent teacher, is forced to return to teaching after her wealthy fiancé breaks up with her. She plans to raise money for breast implants but fails. She tries to win over a wealthy substitute teacher, while dealing with a manipulative colleague and advances from the gym teacher. She decides to change her teaching style and steals the state exam to win a bonus. However, her actions catch up to her and she faces consequences. Eventually, she learns important lessons and finds a new relationship.
After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band. Dewey forms a band with his students and helps them embrace their talents and overcome their insecurities. They sneak out of school to audition for a competition and deceive the organizers to let them perform. However, Dewey's true identity is revealed, but he apologizes and leaves. The students decide to perform at the competition on their own, impressing everyone and gaining support from their parents. Dewey continues to coach them and rediscover his passion for rock music.
Drillbit Taylor is a comedy film about a high school nerd who hires a homeless man to act as his bodyguard and protect him from bullies. The film explores themes of friendship, bullying, and the struggle to fit in.
Tales from the Neverending Story is a TV show that follows the adventures of a young boy named Bastian Balthazar Bux as he enters the magical world of Fantasia through a book. In Fantasia, Bastian encounters various creatures and embarks on exciting quests to save the realm from an evil force. Along the way, he learns the power of imagination and the importance of stories.
Invincible is a biographical drama based on the true story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who becomes an NFL player. Set in the 1970s, the movie follows Vince's journey as he overcomes the odds, makes the Philadelphia Eagles team, and becomes a hometown hero. Along the way, he faces challenges such as a failing marriage, financial problems, and self-doubt. The movie showcases Vince's determination, underdog spirit, and his journey from rags to riches.
After being stabbed by a student, a science teacher survives and moves to a new school where he must confront the challenges of working in an inner-city environment plagued by violence and chaos. As he tries to connect with his students and make a positive impact, he faces numerous obstacles and dangers.
Naked is a comedy and fantasy movie about a man who wakes up naked in an elevator and finds himself reliving the same hour over and over again. As he tries to figure out how to break the time loop, he encounters various humorous and chaotic situations involving a marathon, a hotel, an ambulance, a church, a bell, a prostitute, a substitute teacher, an airport, an afro, a wedding, a father-daughter relationship, a best man, an ex-girlfriend, an ex-boyfriend, a motorcycle, a who-done-it mystery, a porta-potty, and a deja-vu experience.
This is the story of a puppy that touched hundreds of millions of people around the world. Hachiko is a cute Chinese pastoral dog. He met his destined owner Chen Jingxiu in the vast crowd and became a member of the Chen family. With the passage of time, the once beautiful home is no longer there, but Batong is still waiting where it is, and its fate is closely tied to its family.
Debra! is a Canadian television series that focuses on 14-year-old Debra Delong, who wants to make her own company and wants to run it with a boy named Preston Lunford. The series was created by Andrew Nicholls, and Darrell Vickers, and produced by Cookie Jar Group. Debra! is executive-produced by Stacey Stewart Curtis, and produced by Kevin May.
When Zhang Nan was a child, his mother was imprisoned because she had fought with the villagers over irrigation water. From then on, Zhang Nan was determined to leave and take root in the big city. Just when he has graduated with a master's degree, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Zhang Nan is forced to abandon a promising future in Shanghai and returned to his native village of Baiguo to serve as the team leader. Zhang Nan takes on three years of poverty alleviation work. Through his journey, he manages to untangle the knots from his childhood and also comes to understand the true meaning of his work. Along with his girlfriend, they invest their time and effort to focus on helping the countryside.
A woman investigates the past of her seemingly ideal husband, a doctor who starts to become increasingly hostile.
Frances Ferguson is a bored, high school teacher who begins an affair with a student, creating a scandal in her small town. As she faces the consequences of her actions, Frances tries to find meaning and purpose in her life.
A young substitute teacher in a poor Chinese village is tasked with preventing one of her students from dropping out of school to work in the city. She faces challenges such as poverty, lack of resources, and societal pressures to keep the student in school.
In the movie Blame (2017), a high school drama teacher forms a forbidden and scandalous relationship with one of his female students. As their relationship intensifies, it leads to a series of unexpected consequences and exposes the dark secrets lurking beneath the seemingly perfect facade of a suburban community.
A high school teacher's life takes a dark turn when a troubled student becomes obsessed with her, leading to a series of false claims, a forbidden romance, and ultimately, murder.
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments is a nostalgic documentary that takes a look back at the beloved TV show. Through interviews, bloopers, and behind-the-scenes footage, the film explores the impact and enduring legacy of The Golden Girls. It delves into the friendships, the humor, and the heartwarming moments that made the show a hit. From its debut in the 1980s to its continued popularity today, this documentary is a tribute to the timeless appeal of The Golden Girls.