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The Class (2008)

“The greatest lessons are learnt when life enters the classroom.”

7.0/10 · 740 votes 2h 8m pg-13 Drama

#65 of 219 films from 2008 #1933 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Laurent Cantet · Written by Laurent Cantet, Robin Campillo, François Bégaudeau

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Overview

Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.

Cast

François Bégaudeauas François Marin, head teacher
Arthur Fogelas Arthur, student
Damien Gomesas Damien, student
Esmeralda Ouertanias Esmeralda, student
Rachel Regulieras Khoumba, student
Louise Grinbergas Louise, student
Rabah Nait Oufellaas Rabah, student
Franck Keïtaas Souleyman, student
Agame Malembo-Emeneas Agame, student
Angélica Sancioas Angélica, student
Boubacar Toureas Boubacar, student
Burak Özyilmazas Burak, student
Carl Nanoras Carl, student
Cherif Bounaïdja Rachedias Cherif, student

Facts

Release dateSeptember 24, 2008
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) — longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresDrama
Original titleEntre les murs
LanguageFR
Box office$28,814,580
IMDbtt1068646

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Questions

How long is The Class?
The Class runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is The Class worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 740 votes, which places it #65 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 71%) and #1933 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Class?
The Class was directed by Laurent Cantet.
Who stars in The Class?
François Bégaudeau as François Marin, head teacher; Arthur Fogel as Arthur, student; Damien Gomes as Damien, student; Esmeralda Ouertani as Esmeralda, student; Rachel Regulier as Khoumba, student; Louise Grinberg as Louise, student.
What is The Class rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Class?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/258192.

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