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Bad Teacher (2011)

15 92 min  -  Comedy  -   24 June 2011 (USA)
5.7
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A comedy centered around a foul-mouthed, junior high teacher who, after being dumped by her sugar daddy, begins to woo a colleague -- a move that pits her against a well-loved teacher.

Director:

Jake Kasdan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cameron Diaz ...
Lucy Punch ...
Jason Segel ...
Justin Timberlake ...
Phyllis Smith ...
John Michael Higgins ...
Dave Allen Dave Allen ...
Sandy Pinkus (as Dave 'Gruber' Allen)
Jillian Armenante ...
Matthew J. Evans ...
Kaitlyn Dever ...
Kathryn Newton ...
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Aja Bair ...
Andra Nechita ...
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Storyline

When her wealthy fiancé breaks it off, gold digger Elizabeth Halsey returns to middle school: she's an awful teacher but wants to save for breast-implant surgery. She brightens when Scott, a new teacher, turns out to be rich, and she stops showing films and sleeping in class when told there's a bonus for the teacher whose class scores highest on the state exam. Her competition for Scott and the bonus is cheery and tightly wound Amy. Amy digs for dirt on Elizabeth who cheats her way toward Scott's bed and the money. Honesty with students seems to be her only skill. She ignores Russell, a droll gym teacher, who looks on. Will she succeed with Scott and get those new breasts? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

She doesn't give an "F."

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, nudity, language and some drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Malas enseñanzas See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$31,603,106 (USA) (26 June 2011) (3049 Screens)

Gross:

$216,197,492 (Worldwide) (13 October 2011)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (unrated version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Early in the film, Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz) is looking at a magazine spread of celebrity "red carpet" arrivals to decide what breasts she wants after her implants surgery. The photos are of 'Heather Graham' (2010 Golden Globes); Katy Perry (2010 Vanity Fair); and 'Rose McGowan' (2010 pre-Oscar dinner). In real life, Cameron Diaz also appeared on the red carpet at all three events. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: In the car wash scenes, there is a bus that has "BOONE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS" written on its side. Evanston, IL is in Cook County. See more »

Quotes

Amy Squirrel: Shut the front door.
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Connections

Featured in "Maltin on Movies: Bad Teacher (#1.39)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Schlittenfahrt"
Written by James Pierpont
Arranged by Uwe Busse and Karlheinz Rupprich
Performed by Die Flippers
Courtesy of Bellaphon Records See more »