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Bad Teacher
NameBad Teacher
DirectorJake Kasdan
ProducerJimmy Miller
WriterGene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
StarringCameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, Lucy Punch, John Michael Higgins
MusicMichael Andrews
CinematographyAlar Kivilo
EditingTara Timpone
StudioMosaic Media Group, Radar Pictures
DistributorColumbia Pictures
Runtime92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million
Gross$216.2 million

Bad Teacher is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan and starring Cameron Diaz as a crass, gold-digging middle school instructor. The screenplay was written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, with a supporting cast featuring Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, and Lucy Punch. Produced by Mosaic Media Group and Radar Pictures, the film was a commercial success for Columbia Pictures, grossing over $216 million worldwide against a $20 million budget.

Plot summary

After her wealthy fiancé dumps her, Elizabeth Halsey returns to her job at John Adams Middle School with a mercenary plan to raise money for breast augmentation surgery to land a new rich husband. She sets her sights on the wealthy new substitute teacher, Scott Delacorte, while competing with the overly earnest colleague Amy Squirrel. Elizabeth shamelessly shows educational films like Stand and Deliver to avoid teaching, coaches her students to cheat on the statewide standardized exam for her bonus, and enters a rivalry with Russell Gettis, the gym teacher who sees through her facade. Her schemes culminate during the school's car wash fundraiser and a pivotal field trip to Medieval Times, leading to unexpected personal revelations.

Cast

Cameron Diaz portrays the titular Elizabeth Halsey, a cynical and materialistic seventh-grade teacher. Justin Timberlake plays the naive and wealthy substitute teacher Scott Delacorte, while Jason Segel appears as the sardonic gym teacher Russell Gettis. Lucy Punch co-stars as the relentlessly perky rival teacher Amy Squirrel. The supporting cast includes John Michael Higgins as Principal Wally Snur, Phyllis Smith as colleague Lynn Davies, and Molly Shannon as another teacher, Melody Tiara. Students are portrayed by actors including Kaitlyn Dever and Matthew J. Evans.

Production

Development began with writers Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, known for their work on The Office. Director Jake Kasdan, who had previously worked on Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, was brought on to helm the project. Principal photography took place in Los Angeles, with John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica serving as a primary location. The production was a collaboration between Jimmy Miller's Mosaic Media Group and Ted Field's Radar Pictures, with Columbia Pictures financing and distributing.

Release

The film premiered in Los Angeles in June 2011. Columbia Pictures released it widely in theaters across North America on June 24, 2011, as part of the summer comedy slate. Its release strategy included promotions targeting fans of star-driven R-rated comedies, capitalizing on the popularity of leads like Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake. The international rollout followed throughout July and August 2011 in markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany.

Reception

Critical reception was mixed; review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported a 45% approval rating, while Metacritic assigned a score of 47. Critics from The New York Times and Variety noted the film's unapologetic humor and Cameron Diaz's committed performance. The film was a significant box office success, debuting at number one at the U.S. box office and eventually grossing over $216 million globally. It was nominated for several Teen Choice Awards and a People's Choice Award.

Home media

The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on October 11, 2011. Special features included deleted scenes, a gag reel, and featurettes such as "Learning from the Bad Teacher" and "The Teacher's Lounge." It also became available for digital purchase and rental on platforms like iTunes and Amazon Video. Subsequent television broadcast rights were acquired by networks such as FX and TBS.

Category:2011 films Category:American comedy films Category:Films directed by Jake Kasdan