Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)

The story of a girl who is willing to do anything to become Valedictorian, even if it means murdering the teacher that stands in her way.

Director:

Kevin Williamson

Writer:

Kevin Williamson

Stars:

Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Jeffrey Tambor

4 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Helen Mirren	...	Mrs. Tingle
Katie Holmes	...	Leigh Ann Watson
Jeffrey Tambor	...	Coach Wenchell
Barry Watson	...	Luke Churner
Marisa Coughlan	...	Jo Lynn Jordan
Liz Stauber	...	Trudie Tucker
Michael McKean	...	Principal Potter
Molly Ringwald	...	Miss Banks
Vivica A. Fox	...	Miss Gold
John Patrick White	...	Brian Berry
Robert Gant	...	Professor
Harvey Silver	...	Roger

Storyline

Leanne is salutatorian when she needs to be valedictorian to get her scholarship to Harvard. The only class she is worse than the leader in is history, taught by Mrs. Tingle, and the teacher hates her. When an attempt to get ahead in Mrs. Tingle's class goes awry, mayhem ensues and friendships, loyalties and trust are tested by the teacher's intricate mind-games.

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Plot Keywords:

teacher | class | valedictorian | friend | scholarship | 

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Taglines:

This summer, the teacher from hell is about to get taught a lesson

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Genres:

Comedy | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic content, violence, sexuality, language and some teen drinking

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 August 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Killing Mrs. Tingle

Filming Locations:

El Segundo High School - 640 Main Street, El Segundo, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,326,870 (USA) (20 August 1999)

Gross:

$8,946,237 (USA) (1 October 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Interscope Communications, Konrad Pictures, Miramax Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alicia Silverstone was considered for the role of Leigh Ann Watson.

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Goofs

No accused witch was burned at Salem. The victims of the scare were all hanged. Therefore Leigh Ann's report is flawed and Mrs. Tingle is entitled to mark her down on it.

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Quotes

Mrs. Tingle: You present yourself with such self-assured tenacity, but your fear shows around the edges. You can do better.
Jo Lynn Jordan: We're trying, Mrs. Tingle. Work with us.

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Connections

References The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)

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Soundtracks

"Misery"
Written by Scott Moffatt, Clint Moffatt, Bob Moffatt, Dave Moffatt and Klaus Heuser
Performed by The Moffatts
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

User Reviews

Kevin Williamson, you've done it again!

This movie is one of the best movies I've ever seen! I loved it!!! Great acting by Mirren, Holmes, Coughlin, Stauber, and Ringwald. Nice small roles by Vivica A. Fox and Michael McKean as well. Awesome premise and great direction make this one a must see for anyone!