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Bad Education

2019

1 hr. 48 min.

Comedy

Drama

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154 Reviews

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83%

500+ Ratings

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A Long Island school superintendent and his assistant are credited with bringing the district unprecedented prestige. Frank is a master of positive messaging, whether before an audience of community leaders or in an office with a concerned student or parent. That changes when a student reporter uncovers an embezzlement scheme of epic proportions, prompting Frank to devise an elaborate cover-up.

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Critics Consensus

Anchored by an outstanding Hugh Jackman, Bad Education finds absurd laughs -- and a worthy message -- in the aftermath of a real-life scandal.

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Alec C

Prepare for some bad education, with some morally corrupt teachers! As a high school superintendent falls under scrutiny for embezzling funds from the budget, a massive cover-up is underway but there are still some co-conspirators hiding in plain sight. Biting humor and impressive acting make this true-crime comedy an enjoyable watch, despite the reprehensible things that the characters do!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Audience Member

Great movie, can’t believe that’s all they got for doing such a horrible crime over such a long period of time! Crazy to think what people will do.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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John R

Very interesting film, great acting, well worth watching!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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X O

Really interesting film. Extremely well directed and acted. Great music. Really well done!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/22/23

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Gareth v

Entertaining, funny movie based on a true story. Jackman & Janney are excellent.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Scott M

Not a comedy. Hugh Jackman and Janie are exceptional. A bit one dimensional. Without the two lead actors it wouldn't be much of a movie. Dull story.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/05/23

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Cory Finley

Director

Hugh Jackman

Frank Tassone

Allison Janney

Pam Gluckin

Ray Romano

Bob Spicer

Kathrine Narducci

Sharon Katz

Geraldine Viswanathan

Rachel Kellog

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Ty Burr

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This is one of those deadpan farces where we get to chortle as awful people are hoisted high on the petard of their own greed.

Rated: 3/4

May 13, 2022

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Hugh Jackman turns in a beguiling and powerful performance in his latest movie, based on a real-life scandal.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 12, 2020

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Fuelled by a fascinating story and its sensational performances, Bad Education is a movie worthy of its star-power and ambitions.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 18, 2020

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Bad Education is a strong film overall, especially during a time in which we are bereft of theatrical releases and original ideas.

Rated: B+

Feb 20, 2024

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Michael Cuby

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Frank Tassone isn’t a likeable character; in fact, he’s rather detestable. But that almost makes me love this film even more. It’s been a long journey towards real queer representation...

Sep 28, 2022

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M.N. Miller

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Bad Education is a criminally entertaining film.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 28, 2022

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Synopsis

A Long Island school superintendent and his assistant are credited with bringing the district unprecedented prestige. Frank is a master of positive messaging, whether before an audience of community leaders or in an office with a concerned student or parent. That changes when a student reporter uncovers an embezzlement scheme of epic proportions, prompting Frank to devise an elaborate cover-up.

Director: Cory Finley
Screenwriter: Mike Makowsky
Production Co: HBO Films, Sight Unseen Pictures, Automatik Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 26, 2020
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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