School of Life

School of Life (2005)

  • 68% of users liked it
    (11,547 ratings)

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… More

PG, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By
William Dear
Genres
Drama, Television, Kids & Family, Comedy
In Theaters
Feb 19, 2005 Wide
On DVD
Jan 3, 2006

Critic Reviews

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...substitutes overt instances of sentimentality for anything even resembling authenticity and genuine emotion.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Cynthia S


    Ryan Reynolds. Never heard of this, yet I found it to be absolutely fantastic! He is just the best.

  • Leigh R


    Cute message to it. I just love Ryan Reynolds so that made it worth watching.

  • Deb S


    A high school biology teacher (David Paymer) wants to be the best teacher of the year to honor the memory of his just deceased father "Storming Norman Warner" who won the "teacher of the year" award 43 years running. But then along comes the coolest sexiest young… More

  • Kevin M


    It's good to see a film focus on teachers' relationships in strengthening kids' minds. This would be good for a family movie night, although I admit to enjoying darker films. Reynolds and Paymer are both great in this.

  • Nick G


    In my opinion this movie trumps School of Rock on many levels. Sure it is a bit cheesy and predictable at times but most movies of this type are. The movie that ALMOST inspired me to be a teacher. A few minor changes and a bigger budget and it could have been a successful… More

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