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Bad Education

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
45K
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Allison Janney and Hugh Jackman in Bad Education (2019)
Directed by Cory Finley and based on a true story, a student reporter starts to trace embezzlement at the Roslyn School District, in Long Island after the assistant superintendent makes a crucial mistake that hints at corruption that spans over a decade.
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The beloved superintendent of New York's Roslyn school district and his staff, friends and relatives become the prime suspects in the unfolding of the single largest public school embezzleme... Read allThe beloved superintendent of New York's Roslyn school district and his staff, friends and relatives become the prime suspects in the unfolding of the single largest public school embezzlement scandal in American history.The beloved superintendent of New York's Roslyn school district and his staff, friends and relatives become the prime suspects in the unfolding of the single largest public school embezzlement scandal in American history.

  • Director
    • Cory Finley
  • Writers
    • Mike Makowsky
    • Robert Kolker
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Ray Romano
    • Welker White
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Cory Finley
    • Writers
      • Mike Makowsky
      • Robert Kolker
    • Stars
      • Hugh Jackman
      • Ray Romano
      • Welker White
    • 194User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 9 wins & 28 nominations total

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    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Frank Tassone
    Ray Romano
    Ray Romano
    • Big Bob Spicer
    Welker White
    Welker White
    • Mary Ann
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Pam Gluckin
    Annaleigh Ashford
    Annaleigh Ashford
    • Jenny Aquila
    Stephanie Kurtzuba
    Stephanie Kurtzuba
    • Carol Schweitzer
    Calvin Coakley
    • Chad Schweitzer
    Geraldine Viswanathan
    Geraldine Viswanathan
    • Rachel Bhargava
    Sung Yun Cho
    • Joyce - First Agent
    Justin Swain
    Justin Swain
    • Shawn - Second Agent
    Laura Patinkin
    Laura Patinkin
    • Irene - Third Agent
    Kathrine Narducci
    Kathrine Narducci
    • Sharon Katz
    Brent Langdon
    Brent Langdon
    • Todhunter - First Teacher
    Tia DeShazor
    Tia DeShazor
    • Maya - Second Teacher
    • (as Tia De Shazor)
    Victor Verhaeghe
    Victor Verhaeghe
    • Doug Bressler
    John Scurti
    John Scurti
    • Joseph Scalvo
    Brian Sgambati
    Brian Sgambati
    • Conference Speaker
    Rafael Casal
    Rafael Casal
    • Kyle Contreras
    • Director
      • Cory Finley
    • Writers
      • Mike Makowsky
      • Robert Kolker
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    Amongst the best of the year 2019

    Fabulous performance superb acting by all cast members wonderful direction and beautifully written.
    8Anudeepsambaraju

    Masterclass acting by Hugh jackman

    A Solid Refreshing Script with Brilliant direction, Hugh jackman gave An Award-winning performance. My rating 8/10.

    Bad Education, movie Based on a true story of America's largest school theft, a scandal of 11 million dollars from Roslyn school district. Prime suspects Frank Tassone, Pam Gluckin played by Hugh jackman and Allision Gluckin respectively. Frank Tassone, superintendent of Roslyn district schools who genuinely cares about students, does what's best for their students, remembers everyone's name, and overly concerned about his physical appearance. Pam Glukin is a hardworking, trusted individual. Everything goes smoothly until a student investigates for funds for her school article.

    Bad Education is absolutely captivating, for some the first 30 min might seem a little boring, in fact, nothing happens, we don't know what's happening it just builds characters and sets environment, after that movie jumps, instantly hooks until the end of the movie, we see another side of the characters, unfolding the story through student journalist. The screenplay how of the story unravels interestingly wrote by Mike Makowsky. After seeing the movie Surprised to know this is an only second directorial film by Cory Finley, did a good job.

    Hugh jackman Easily the best part of the movie, with his charisma, deep acting, facial expressions, as the movie progresses he changes shades of character really given a masterclass acting. Not only in the movie in real Hugh jackman worked as a teacher, and also remembers his student's name, as we all know how nice is this guy. For me, this is the best acting of Hugh after Les Miserables ( 2012), Prisoners (2013). Alison Janney's performance was amazing.

    Verdict - A character study of how these two individuals who are reasonably good people, did a bad thing and broke the trust of people brilliantly written and directed. Terrific performance By Hugh Jackman.

    Bad Education (2020), Drama/biography/thriller Directed By Cory Finley, screenplay - Mike Makowsky, he was in middle school in the Roslyn school district during this true scandal took place. Cast - Hugh jackman, Alison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan.

    Thanks for reading🙃
    9jimpowellsf

    An instant favorite

    I was uninterested in watching this movie, but thought I would give it a shot given that it's based on a true story. Allison Janney is amazing, Hugh Jackman delivers a great performance, Geraldine Viswanathan is stellar (as always), but the entire cast is great (truly). From the beginning the film tells the story in captivating and compelling ways. The momentum builds over the course of the hundred minutes. Edge of your seat storytelling. This could have been made into a miniseries. It's just that good. Do yourself a favor and see it.
    8grantss

    Compelling viewing: very interesting and entertaining

    A school board discovers that one of its administrative staff has defrauded the school out of about $250,000. They have the staff member pay back the money, resign and leave it at that. Without knowing this, a journalist on the school newspaper starts investigating the school's finances and discovers that the issue may be bigger than what they school realises.

    Highly interesting and entertaining film based on a true story. Very well told story. The extent of the issue is not revealed at the outset, so you get to discover it as the investigators do. The writer and director play their cards close to their chests, bleeding in the information, making for quite compelling viewing.

    Great work by Hugh Jackman in the lead role. The character required an actor of great charm, charisma and presence, making Jackman perfect for the role. Good support from Alison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan and Ray Romano.

    Great film.
    7shweta-51657

    Watch it for Jackman and Janney

    This is a film no one wants to watch, just by looking at the premise. But I was keen when I saw Hugh Jackman was involved as the lead. And from the first scene of the movie, you can tell it is going to be a good movie based on his character. Alison Janney is a pleasure to watch in this film as well. The movie is carried on the shoulders of these two accomplished actors and they make the sleazy embezzlement affair enjoyable to watch.

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    • Trivia
      The writer, Mike Makowsky, was a middle school student in the Roslyn School District during the events of the film.
    • Goofs
      When Frank is being questioned by the school's auditor about his flights to London, the auditor mentions Frank had booked first class on Concorde. In reality all Concorde seats were the same class, so there were no first class.
    • Quotes

      Frank Tassone: My problem? My problem is you. Carol, it's the people who trot their poor children out like race horses at Belmont; who derive some perverse joy out of treating us like low-level service reps. I mean, do you remember the teachers who sat with you, who held you by the hand, who taught you to add and subtract, or showed you Gatsby, Salinger, for the first - Mockingbird even? Do their names escape you? Are their faces a blur? You listen to me! You don't want to see us as people because that is not convenient for you. You just leave us behind, at will. Never think about us again. You might forget, but we don't. We never forget. Ever.

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      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Bad Education (2020)
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      Written by Tony Kinsey

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2020 (Argentina)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • باد إديوكيشن
    • Filming locations
      • Division Avenue High School, Levittown, Long Island, New York, USA(High School, Interrior)
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Automatik Entertainment
      • Sight Unseen Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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