Directed by:
Michael HoffmanScreenplay:
Neil TolkinCinematography:
Lajos KoltaiComposer:
James Newton HowardCast:
Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Embeth Davidtz, Rob Morrow, Edward Herrmann, Harris Yulin, Paul Dano, Jesse Eisenberg, Roger Rees, Joel Gretsch, Steven Culp (more)Plots(1)
At St. Benedict's prep school, the boys are disciplined, mannered, and ready to learn. But when a bad apple enters the classroom of the well-respected Mr. Hundert (Kevin Kline), chaos ensues. Sedgewick Bell (Emile Hirsch) is a kid with a chip on his shoulder and a powerful senator for a father. He is a shock to the system of Mr. Hundert, whose firm moral standards and unshakeable integrity are genuinely challenged by Sedgewick's eye-rolling, rule-breaking, uncaring insubordination. Determined to change Sedgewick, "mold him," and bring out the strong and true character that he believes to be at the core of every student, Mr. Hundert makes Sedgewick his priority. However, their bond will remain a thorn in Mr. Hundert's side for years thereafter, even beyond his retirement. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Kevin Kline
USA
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Emile Hirsch
USA
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Embeth Davidtz
USA
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Rob Morrow
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Edward Herrmann
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Harris Yulin
USA
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Paul Dano
USA
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Jesse Eisenberg
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Roger Rees
UK
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Joel Gretsch
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Steven Culp
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Rahul Khanna
India
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Patrick Dempsey
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Helen Carey
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Duane McLaughlin
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Ben Levin
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Caitlin O'Heaney
USA
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James Shanklin
USA
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Tim Realbuto
USA
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Sean Fredricks
USA
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