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The Professor

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Johnny Depp in The Professor (2018)
A college lecturer turns into a party animal after learning he has six months to live.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama

A college professor lives his life with reckless abandon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.A college professor lives his life with reckless abandon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.A college professor lives his life with reckless abandon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
560
73
  • Director
    • Wayne Roberts
  • Writer
    • Wayne Roberts
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Odessa Young
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wayne Roberts
  • Writer
    • Wayne Roberts
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Odessa Young
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    • 318User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:31
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    Johnny Depp, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Danny Huston, Odessa Young, and Cole Henderson in The Professor (2018)
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    Top cast

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Richardas Richard
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Veronicaas Veronica
    Odessa Young
    Odessa Young
    • Oliviaas Olivia
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Peteras Peter
    Zoey Deutch
    Zoey Deutch
    • Claireas Claire
    Devon Terrell
    Devon Terrell
    • Dannyas Danny
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Henryas Henry
    Linda Emond
    Linda Emond
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    Matreya Scarrwener
    Matreya Scarrwener
    • Roseas Rose
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Donnaas Donna
    Paloma Kwiatkowski
    Paloma Kwiatkowski
    • Unnamed Studentas Unnamed Student
    Kaitlyn Bernard
    Kaitlyn Bernard
    • Tayloras Taylor
    Michael Kopsa
    Michael Kopsa
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Dion Riley
    • Male Student #1as Male Student #1
    Justine Warrington
    Justine Warrington
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Ken Kramer
    Ken Kramer
    • Professor Emeritusas Professor Emeritus
    Christine Willes
    Christine Willes
    • Widow #1as Widow #1
    Denalda Williams
    • Widow #2as Widow #2
    • Director
      • Wayne Roberts
    • Writer
      • Wayne Roberts
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    Storyline

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    After learning about his terminal diagnosis, a college professor decides to live his life to the fullest by drinking, smoking and expressing real thoughts for the people around him. While going through the stages, he come to terms with the great truth of his life as he mends broken relationships, embraces the people in his life and learns to ignite his inner good spirit. —Santhosh
    • lung cancer
    • stage four cancer
    • terminal diagnosis
    • college professor
    • family dinner
    • 12 more
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    • Taglines
      • Save your best lesson for last.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, sexual content and some drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Richard leaves the chancellor's office and stumbles outside, he hears the campus bells ringing. This is a symbolic reference of a line from a John Donne work regarding humanity and death: "...for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." Later in the film, a copy of Ernest Hemingway novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls" can be seen on a bookshelf in Richard's office. He then tells Peter that he wants to see the campus bells.
    • Goofs
      During his dinner speech in act V, Johnny holds and drinks a glass of red wine that changes into an empty champagne glass that changes into an half-full glass of champagne.
    • Quotes

      Richard: In each and every moment we're composing stories of our lives, let's aim to make it a meaningful read... or at least an interesting one

    • Crazy credits
      There is a dedication to Betty Sue Depp, Johnny's mother, at the very end.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Worst Movies of 2019 (So Far) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Lovers Land
      Written by Ernest Walker
      Performed by Margaret Lewis with Grace Tennessee
      Courtesy of RAM Records
      By Arrangment with Fervor Records

    User reviews318

    Review
    Top review
    Unexpectedly good
    This film tells the story of a professor who learns that he has only months to live.

    To be honest, Johnny Depp has not been in a good film for ten years. I have no expectations, and hence I am pleasantly surprised by how good this film is. The story is touching, inspirational and sends a message without being preachy. It just touches you, thereby making you feel and agree with its message. Johnny Depp's character is likable, and makes you empathise with him. I am glad that I watched this film.
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    • Gordon-11
    • Aug 7, 2019

    FAQ6

    • When will this movie will be released?
    • Does anyone know where this is playing? I live in the San Antonio, Texas area but can't find any theaters showing it.
    • What's the name of the song at the end credits of this movie? Is goes something like "It's the little things, how one look from you and the sun comes up and the rains fly through..."

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Richard Says Goodbye
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Roads University - 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Global Road Entertainment
      • Automatik Entertainment
      • Leeding Media
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,645,308
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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