Front of the Class 2008

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56 Reviews

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Gummy
sticky mess rating
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A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

James Wolk

as Brad Cohen

Treat Williams

as Norman Cohen

Dominic Scott Kay

as Young Brad Cohen

Sarah Drew

as Nancy Lazarus

Kathleen York

as Diane

Joe Chrest

as Jim Ovbey

Patricia Heaton

as Ellen Cohen

Johnny Pacar

as Jeff

Charles Henry Wyson

as Young Jeff

Charlie Finn

as Ron

Director:

Peter Werner

Writer:

Thomas Rickman, Lisa Wysocky, Brad Cohen

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2008 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

95 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Front of the Class

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

James Wolk

as Brad Cohen

Treat Williams

as Norman Cohen

Dominic Scott Kay

as Young Brad Cohen

Sarah Drew

as Nancy Lazarus

Kathleen York

as Diane

Joe Chrest

as Jim Ovbey

Patricia Heaton

as Ellen Cohen

Johnny Pacar

as Jeff

Charles Henry Wyson

as Young Jeff

Charlie Finn

as Ron

Dianne Butler

as Hilarie Straka

Laura Whyte

as Brenda

Mike Pniewski

as Principal Myer

Michael H. Cole

as Principal Fowler

Breanna Brooks

as Molly

Chase McDaniel

as Bully

Terry Dale Parks

as Golfer

Ted Ferguson

as Substitute School Teacher

Tommy Cresswell

as Mr. Stivers

Jill Jacobson

as Aged Aunt

Katherine Shepler

as Heather

Anna Rappaport

as Amanda

Connor Hill

as Henry

Karen Beyer

as Mrs. Wilkins

Sandra Ellis Lafferty

as Recruiter

Lori Beth Sikes

as Deborah

Ric Reitz

as Amanda's Father

Matt Borel

as Test Administrator

Chan Ta Rivers

as Maxine

Desiree Page

as Student

Lanie Taylor

as Simone

Mark Adam

as Mike

Russell Hightower

as Russ (uncredited)

Derek Wayne Johnson

as Tourette's Group Leader (uncredited)

Patrick Kirton

as Golfer (uncredited)

Rene Little

as Fox (uncredited)

Cameron Ten Napel

as Caroline (uncredited)

Steven E. Williams

as School Supervisor / Background Driver (uncredited)

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