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The Kindergarten Teacher Budget

2018RDrama1h 36m

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Synopsis

Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.

What is known about the production of The Kindergarten Teacher?

"The Kindergarten Teacher," a drama released in 2018, was directed by Sara Colangelo and stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Maven Screen Media, Paper Chase Films, Studio Mao produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:

  • Production: In May 2017, it was announced Maggie Gyllenhaal had been cast in the film, with Sara Colangelo directing from a screenplay she wrote, based upon the 2014 Israeli film of the same name.

What were the major cost factors in The Kindergarten Teacher?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Kindergarten Teacher."

  • Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.

Awards and Recognition

  • Sundance U.S. Directing Award: Dramatic

Critical Reception

The website's critical consensus reads, "Elevated by a bravura performance from Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Kindergarten Teacher is one American remake that retains its impact the second time around." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 75 out of 100, based on 21 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing The Kindergarten Teacher?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does The Kindergarten Teacher's budget compare to similar drama films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.

Who directed The Kindergarten Teacher and who were the key crew members?

Directed by Sara Colangelo, written by Sara Colangelo, Nadav Lapid, shot by Pepe Avila del Pino, with music by Asher Goldschmidt, edited by Lee Percy, Marc Vives.

Where was The Kindergarten Teacher filmed?

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Filmmakers

The Kindergarten Teacher

Producers
Trudie Styler, Celine Rattray, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler
Production Companies
Maven Screen Media, Paper Chase Films, Studio Mao, Farcaster Films, Imagination Park Entertainment, Manhattan Productions, Pia Pressure, Pie Films
Director
Sara Colangelo
Writers
Sara Colangelo, Nadav Lapid
Casting
Stephanie Holbrook
Key Cast
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Gael García Bernal, Michael Chernus, Rosa Salazar, Ajay Naidu
Cinematographer
Pepe Avila del Pino
Composer
Asher Goldschmidt

Official Trailer

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