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Front of the Class

  • TV Movie
  • 2008
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Front of the Class (2008)
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Despite being challenged by Tourette Syndrome from a young age, Brad Cohen defies all odds to become a gifted teacher.Despite being challenged by Tourette Syndrome from a young age, Brad Cohen defies all odds to become a gifted teacher.Despite being challenged by Tourette Syndrome from a young age, Brad Cohen defies all odds to become a gifted teacher.

  • Director
    • Peter Werner
  • Writers
    • Thomas Rickman
    • Brad Cohen
    • Lisa Wysocky
  • Stars
    • James Wolk
    • Treat Williams
    • Dominic Scott Kay
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Werner
    • Writers
      • Thomas Rickman
      • Brad Cohen
      • Lisa Wysocky
    • Stars
      • James Wolk
      • Treat Williams
      • Dominic Scott Kay
    • 45User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    James Wolk
    James Wolk
    • Brad Cohen
    • (as Jimmy Wolk)
    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Norman Cohen
    Dominic Scott Kay
    Dominic Scott Kay
    • Young Brad Cohen
    Sarah Drew
    Sarah Drew
    • Nancy Lazarus
    Kathleen York
    Kathleen York
    • Diane
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • Jim Ovbey
    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • Ellen Cohen
    Johnny Pacar
    Johnny Pacar
    • Jeff
    Charles Henry Wyson
    Charles Henry Wyson
    • Young Jeff
    Charlie Finn
    Charlie Finn
    • Ron
    Dianne Butler
    • Hilarie Straka
    Helen Ingebritsen
    Helen Ingebritsen
    • Susan
    Laura Whyte
    • Brenda
    Mike Pniewski
    Mike Pniewski
    • Principal Myer
    Michael H. Cole
    Michael H. Cole
    • Principal Fowler
    Katherine Shepler
    Katherine Shepler
    • Heather
    Bryce Wilkins
    • Gaylon
    Zack Miller
    • Thomas
    • Director
      • Peter Werner
    • Writers
      • Thomas Rickman
      • Brad Cohen
      • Lisa Wysocky
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    • Trivia
      The real Brad Cohen appears as an extra in the film during the school orchestra recital as a teacher standing at the back of the hall in a colorful tie.
    • Quotes

      Brad Cohen: I get that look a lot, but I never let it get to me.

    • Connections
      Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
    • Soundtracks
      Baby, Don't Forget My Number
      Performed by Milli Vanilli

      Sung by Sarah Drew and James Wolk

    User reviews45

    Featured review
    8/10

    I am currently a teacher and this melted my heart.

    It's a simple yet inspiring story,the adversities the protagonist met just like what everyone has to deal with in real life. The disappointment and despair when hunting for a job ,the issues with family, everything is just like going through life. Except that with his disability,he learned to understand more and care more,of course also fight harder for his dreams, really moving and encouraging.
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    • Release date
      • December 7, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame: Front of the Class (#58.1)
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
      • McGee Street Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1 / (letterbox)

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