School of Life (2005)

School of Life (2005)
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A small-town history teacher with a decidedly different approach to public education raises the ire of a stuffy biology teacher who's looking to win the "Teacher of the Year" award in this made-for-television family-oriented comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and David Paymer. Mr. D (Reynolds) doesn't just teach history, he lives it; and his passion for the oft-dreaded subject is infectious. Though the kids and the faculty all love Mr. D, biology teacher Matt Warner (Paymer) views the newly arrived educator as little more than another roadblock in his path to take the "Teacher of the Year" prize. The son of wildly popular educator Stormin' Norman (John Astin) -- a man who had achieved the astonishing feat of winning the top teacher award for 43 years in a row -- Matt Warner is desperate to prove his worth as a teacher by following in his fathers formidable footsteps. When Warner learns a secret about Mr. D that could bring the newly arrived teacher down and place Warner directly in position to take the Teacher of the Year title, the entire town of Fallbrook learns an important lesson that can't be taught in a textbook. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
David PaymerRyan Reynolds, (more)
Director(s):
William Dear
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of School of Life

A small-town history teacher with a decidedly different approach to public education raises the ire of a stuffy biology teacher who's looking to win the "Teacher of the Year" award in this made-for-television family-oriented comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and David Paymer. Mr. D (Reynolds) doesn't just teach history, he lives it; and his passion for the oft-dreaded subject is infectious. Though the kids and the faculty all love Mr. D, biology teacher Matt Warner (Paymer) views the newly arrived educator as little more than another roadblock in his path to take the "Teacher of the Year" prize. The son of wildly popular educator Stormin' Norman (John Astin) -- a man who had achieved the astonishing feat of winning the top teacher award for 43 years in a row -- Matt Warner is desperate to prove his worth as a teacher by following in his fathers formidable footsteps. When Warner learns a secret about Mr. D that could bring the newly arrived teacher down and place Warner directly in position to take the Teacher of the Year title, the entire town of Fallbrook learns an important lesson that can't be taught in a textbook. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
110 mins

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Director(s):
William Dear
Writer(s):
Jonathan Kahn
Producer(s):
Rosanne Milliken
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Scatological Humor, Sexual Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Language)
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    Joy B.

    I maybe a sucker for anything Ryan Reynolds, but I really liked this movie. It is one of those feel good movies that has a sad ending but help you to learn life lessons in 1 hour & 50 minutes. I would recommend this movie to anyone who has children 11-16. Just because during this age children are making their personality choices.

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    Cheryle Z.

    This movie was not only entertaining but there was a lesson to be learned by young and older! We both liked it!! Would watch it again.

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    Matthew K.

    This was an awsome movie. Yes it is on the kiddie side but a great movie none the less. Even more important it has a lesson behind it. I think that it is a must see for children and young adults. I know everyone wishes they had a teacher like that!

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