7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Teacher (2020)
A Teacher (2020)
Overview
Claire Wilson, a young teacher at a suburban Texas high school, begins an affair with her student, Eric Walker. But their relationship accelerates faster than anticipated and the permanent damage becomes impossible to ignore.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Claire Wilson, a young teacher at a suburban Texas high school, begins an affair with her student, Eric Walker. But their relationship accelerates faster than anticipated and the permanent damage becomes impossible to ignore.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning bias stems from its explicit focus on the inherent power imbalance in the teacher-student relationship and the profound, long-term psychological trauma inflicted upon the student, aligning with progressive discourse on sexual exploitation and victim validation.
The series features a diverse cast in supporting roles, reflecting contemporary society, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles for DEI purposes. Its narrative primarily explores the complex dynamics and consequences of an illicit relationship, focusing on individual actions and societal reactions rather than offering a strong critique of traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The miniseries 'A Teacher' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the predatory relationship between a female teacher and her male student, and the subsequent legal and emotional fallout. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The show 'A Teacher' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. Its narrative is exclusively centered on the predatory relationship between a teacher and her student, and the subsequent legal and emotional repercussions, without touching upon transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "A Teacher" is an original drama series. Its characters were created for the show and do not have pre-existing canonical or historical genders from prior source material, thus precluding any gender swaps.
The 2020 series "A Teacher" is an adaptation of the 2013 film of the same name. The main characters, Claire and Eric, were portrayed by white actors in both the original film and the series, maintaining racial consistency. No established characters underwent a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.7
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