Teaching Mrs. Tingle
1999, Comedy, 1h 36m
69 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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As a dark comedy-thriller, this movie lacks humor and thrill. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
A hardworking and bright high-school senior, Leigh Ann (Katie Holmes) has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren), gives her a poor grade on a project. This antagonistic relationship quickly escalates until circumstances lead Leigh Ann and her friends Luke (Barry Watson) and Jo Lynn (Marisa Coughlan) to hold Tingle hostage in her home. As the conflict continues, it looks as if not everyone will make it out alive.
Cast & Crew
Dame Helen Mirren
Mrs. Eve Tingle
Mrs. Eve Tingle
Katie Holmes
Leigh Ann Watson
Leigh Ann Watson
Jeffrey Tambor
Coach 'Spanky' Wenchell
Coach 'Spanky' Wenchell
Barry Watson
Luke Churner
Luke Churner
Marisa Coughlan
Jo Lynn Jordan
Jo Lynn Jordan
Liz Stauber
Trudie Tucker
Trudie Tucker
Critic Reviews for Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Audience Reviews for Teaching Mrs. Tingle
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Jul 09, 2012Completely unbelievable and silly. Just odd and with no redeeming value. Who talked Helen Mirren into this?Sarah P Super Reviewer
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Sep 06, 2010Yes, this may have had a bunch of 90s teen stars, but that doesn't mean it wasn't also a good teen movie. The characters are relate-able, although the situation isn't. This movie has a good balance between thrills and laughs, I liked it.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Sep 11, 2009Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren) is a teacher who is hated by almost everyone, including students and even most of the other faculty members. Mrs. Tingle seems to have a dislike for everyone, even if they're super smart, such as Leigh Ann (Katie Holmes). Leigh Ann must be the valedictorian in order to get a scholarship and have a chance to attend college. It seems like the only obstacle in her way is Mrs. Tingle's judgement. "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" wasn't a bad movie at all. Helen Mirren does a spectacular job playing as the dreaded Mrs. Tingle, and the movie is very interesting, especially after you find out what Leigh Ann's and two of her friends' plans are to do with Mrs. Tingle. Just as long as you like interesting movies that don't get boring, give "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" a chance! It just might teach you a lesson. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001. Never expected to like this one much, a surprise.Jason O Super Reviewer
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Oct 06, 2008way over the top movie but it gets some stars cause its watchable its just one of them moviesPaul A Super Reviewer
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