Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "philosophy-teacher"

1. Persepolis (2007)

PG-13 | 96 min | Animation, Biography, Drama

A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution.

Directors: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi | Stars: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands, Danielle Darrieux

Votes: 100,139 | Gross: $4.45M

2. After the Dark (2013)

R | 107 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

At an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter underground and reboot the human race in the event of a nuclear apocalypse.

Director: John Huddles | Stars: James D'Arcy, Sophie Lowe, Daryl Sabara, Freddie Stroma

Votes: 23,553

3. One Fine Morning (2022)

R | 112 min | Drama, Romance

With a father suffering from neurodegenerative disease, a young woman lives with her eight-year-old daughter. While struggling to secure a decent nursing home, she runs into an unavailable friend with whom she embarks on an affair.

Director: Mia Hansen-Løve | Stars: Léa Seydoux, Pascal Greggory, Melvil Poupaud, Nicole Garcia

Votes: 6,883

4. Merlí (2015–2018)

TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Meet the renegade philosophy teacher who's not afraid to speak his mind and break the rules to revolutionize his students' lives, including the son he barely knows and a student with a severe social phobia.

Stars: Francesc Orella, Pere Ponce, Carlos Cuevas, Marta Marco

Votes: 9,890

5. The End of the Tour (2015)

R | 106 min | Biography, Drama

The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'

Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Mamie Gummer

Votes: 32,571 | Gross: $2.99M

6. Boredom (1998)

122 min | Romance, Drama

Martin is a philosophy teacher in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Lacking direction or purpose in his life, he initiates an affair with Cécilia, a young artist's model who might have killed her former lover.

Director: Cédric Kahn | Stars: Charles Berling, Sophie Guillemin, Arielle Dombasle, Robert Kramer

Votes: 2,283 | Gross: $0.04M

7. A Tale of Springtime (1990)

PG | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Simple conversations engender complicated human interactions. Jeanne is open and even-tempered, a philosophy teacher at a lycée. Her fiancé is away and she doesn't want to stay at his messy... See full summary »

Director: Éric Rohmer | Stars: Anne Teyssèdre, Hugues Quester, Florence Darel, Eloïse Bennett

Votes: 5,746 | Gross: $0.20M

8. My Night at Maud's (1969)

GP | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A devout Catholic man's rigid principles are challenged during a one-night stay with Maud, a divorced woman with an outsize personality.

Director: Éric Rohmer | Stars: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Françoise Fabian, Marie-Christine Barrault, Antoine Vitez

Votes: 14,540

9. Things to Come (2016)

PG-13 | 102 min | Drama

A philosophy teacher soldiers through the death of her mother, losing her book deal, and dealing with a husband who is cheating on her.

Director: Mia Hansen-Løve | Stars: Isabelle Huppert, André Marcon, Roman Kolinka, Edith Scob

Votes: 14,740 | Gross: $0.28M

10. White Wedding (1989)

92 min | Drama, Romance

Francois, 49, is a happily married teacher. Concerned that rebellious student Mathilde is going to be expelled he sets out to help her but is soon drawn into a passionate relationship with her which has devastating consequences.

Director: Jean-Claude Brisseau | Stars: Vanessa Paradis, Bruno Cremer, Ludmila Mikaël, François Négret

Votes: 2,799

11. Far From the Tree (V) (2017)

Unrated | 93 min | Documentary

Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways.

Directors: Rachel Dretzin, Jamila Ephron | Stars: Amy Allnutt, Jack Allnutt, Harry Burdick, Emily Perl Kingsley

Votes: 640 | Gross: $0.16M

12. Young Plato (2021)

102 min | Documentary

School headmaster Kevin McArevey tries to change the fortunes of an inner-city Irish community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs.

Directors: Declan McGrath, Neasa Ní Chianáin | Stars: Kevin McArevey, Jan-Marie Reel

Votes: 400

13. Nemesis Game (2003)

R | 92 min | Mystery, Thriller

An introspective university student with an unhealthy interest in riddles and puzzles becomes involved in a sinister mind game that results in murder.

Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Carly Pope, Ian McShane, Adrian Paul, Rena Owen

Votes: 2,303

14. Palabras encadenadas (2003)

89 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A mild-mannered psychopath plays mind-games with a woman he has tied to a chair in his basement.

Director: Laura Mañá | Stars: Darío Grandinetti, Goya Toledo, Fernando Guillén, Eric Bonicatto

Votes: 2,509

15. Pas son genre (2014)

111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Parisian philosophy teacher Clément is sent to Arras where he meets pretty hairstylist Jennifer who becomes his lover. Free in their hearts and bodies, they could share this perfect love if the cultural and social divide were not as deep.

Director: Lucas Belvaux | Stars: Émilie Dequenne, Loïc Corbery, Sandra Nkake, Charlotte Talpaert

Votes: 2,059

16. Une manière de vivre (2019)

118 min | Drama

Colette's life is shattered when her husband dies in a mysterious road accident. This may bring her closer to her daughter Gabrielle, a young bulimic woman who works as a luxury escort.

Director: Micheline Lanctôt | Stars: Laurent Lucas, Rose-Marie Perreault, Gabrielle Lazure, Robin Aubert

Votes: 24

17. A Season in France (2017)

100 min | Drama

An African high school teacher flees his war-torn country for France, where he falls in love with a Frenchwoman who offers a roof for him and his family.

Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun | Stars: Eriq Ebouaney, Sandrine Bonnaire, Aalayna Lys, Ibrahim Burama Darboe

Votes: 597

18. Barjo (1992)

85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Barjo (nutcase, crap artist), the narrator, is an obsessive simpleton who fills his notebook with verbatim dialog, observed trivia, and oddball speculation on human behavior and the end of ... See full summary »

Director: Jérôme Boivin | Stars: Richard Bohringer, Anne Brochet, Hippolyte Girardot, Consuelo De Haviland

Votes: 320

19. Der Deutsche (2018)

57 min | Drama

This film describes 24 hours in the life of an old homeless philosopher and a young female Opera singer in Osaka's notorious homeless district. His wisdom and her music help them to cope with their pain.

Director: Roger Walch | Stars: Hideo Akihisa, Marie Decalco, Kei Karitani, Mahito Kasahara

20. Andâkabâ Koppusu (1992 Video Game)

Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

Undercover Cops - arcade beat 'em up game by Irem. It is Irem's first attempt in the modern beat 'em up genre that was founded by Capcom's Final Fight

Stars: Fuku Chan, Kiki, Muttershi, Nukegara

Votes: 25

21. Derrick (1974–1998)
Episode: Ein sehr trauriger Vorgang (1993)

59 min | Crime, Drama

Horst's pals take him to a brothel to celebrate his birthday. Later that night they go to Albert's home. Albert makes a phone call. Soon after that the door bell rings and three shots are fired in the stairwell.

Director: Theodor Grädler | Stars: Horst Tappert, Fritz Wepper, Christiane Hörbiger, Holger Handtke

Votes: 55

22. S.W.A.T. (1975–1976)
Episode: Omega One (1975)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A student protest is a cover for radicals to infiltrate a chemical plant and demand a million-dollar ransom. S.W.A.T. has only a short time to sneak in, rescue the hostages, and deactivate the programmed explosion.

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera

Votes: 39

23. From (2022– )
Episode: Silhouettes (2022)

TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Jim, Tabitha, and Ethan begin asking questions about where they are in the hopes it may lead them home. Ellis and Fatima show Julie the lighter side of life in town. Jade struggles to make sense of their situation as Boyd seeks guidance.

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, David Alpay

Votes: 1,956

24. Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
Political Retaliation as Strategy, Elon Musk Builds a City, Ghost Drones? (2022 Podcast Episode)

43 min | News

Add a Plot

Star: Scott Adams

25. Inspector Lewis (2006–2015)
Episode: Beyond Good and Evil: Part 1 (2014)

TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Lewis' reputation is jeopardized when the very first case that he solved as a DI is reopened for appeal and new murders are committed with the original weapon.

Director: David Drury | Stars: Susan Wooldridge, Priyanga Burford, Alec Newman, Richie Campbell

Votes: 497

26. America's Got Talent (2006– )
Episode: Week 2 (2014)

TV-PG | Documentary, Family, Game-Show

The judges audition acts from around the United States.

Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Sydney Asterino, Mel B, Abigail Baird, David Blatter

Votes: 55

27. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Els Peripatètics (2015)

TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Merli Bergeron is a middle-aged philosophy professor who loses his apartment just as his ex-wife takes a job in Rome. He accepts the responsibility to raise their teenage son while moving ... See full summary »

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 305

28. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Plató (2015)

TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Merlí encourages his students to write poetry, and visits the home of agoraphobic student Ivan. Tània coaxes Bruno into opening up to her.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 249

29. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Maquiavel (2015)

TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Merlí gets a visit from Gerard's mother. Bruno thinks Eugeni is grading him unfairly because he's Merlí's son. Gerard falls in love at first sight.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 230

30. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Aristòtil (2015)

TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

During an overnight study session, Pol becomes suspicious of Bruno. Eugeni accuses Bruno and Pol of cheating on a test. Joan asks Merlí about justice.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 205

31. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Sòcrates (2015)

TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Joan's father thinks Merlí is brainwashing his son. Bruno tries to console Tània after a friend betrays her. Merlí forces Ivan to go outdoors.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 203

32. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Schopenhauer (2015)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Berta acts out in class. Mònica invites Gerard to her home to work on a class assignment together. Gina learns Merlí has been seeing Laia.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 199

33. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Foucault (2015)

TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Pol suffers financial and personal difficulties at home. Gerard finds evidence suggesting his mother has a lover. Joan rebels against his parents.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 198

34. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Guy Debord (2015)

TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

An intimate video of Mònica circulates among the students. At the museum, Marc spots Merlí and Gina kissing. Ivan learns his mother has a boyfriend.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 194

35. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Epicur (2015)

TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The students throw a wild birthday party for Pol at Mònica's house, where Joan makes a drunken confession, and two friends act on a mutual attraction.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 214

36. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Els Escèptics (2015)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A major conflict erupts in Joan's family. Pol distances himself from Bruno. Gerard refuses to accept his mother's relationship with Merlí.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 186

37. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Els Sofistes (2015)

TV-MA | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Eugeni gets a nasty surprise. Pol is tasked with tutoring Ivan. Merlí discovers Berta's hidden talent. A new student makes a strong first impression.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 180

38. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Hume (2015)

TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Joan refuses to participate in the school food drive organized by his parents. Oliver is ridiculed and shunned by his male peers, including Bruno.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 195

39. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Nietzsche (2015)

TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plans to discontinue Merlí's classes incite a protest. Joan acts on his feelings for Mònica. Bruno confides in Oliver. Ivan makes a breakthrough.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 244

40. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Els Presocràtics (2016)

TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The new school year brings a provocative new female student. When Pol doesn't return due to family pressures, Merlí has words with the teen's father.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pau Durà

Votes: 193

41. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Thomas Hobbes (2016)

TV-MA | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Merlí and Coralina, the new head teacher, get off to a bad start. Marc tries to help his young brother with his behavioural and academic issues.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pau Durà

Votes: 169

42. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Els Estoics (2016)

TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Joan asks Merlí for relationship advice, but Merlí gets a good tip from him instead. Tensions between Oliver and his mother reach a breaking point.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pau Durà

Votes: 168

43. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Kant (2016)

TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Merlí tells his mother a shameful lie. Things heat up fast between Gerard and Oksana. Finding himself attracted to his new boss, Pol confides in Bruno.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pau Durà

Votes: 181

44. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Hipàrquia (2016)

TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Millán tells Glòria a secret he's been hiding. Tània bravely speaks up to defend Berta in Coralina's class, but struggles to tell Marc how she feels.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pau Durà

Votes: 149

45. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Montaigne (2016)

TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

When Pau is punished for throwing a pen at a mean teacher, Tània's help brings Marc closer to her. Pol and Miriam get into a heated confrontation.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pau Durà

Votes: 144

46. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Judith Butler (2016)

TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

When Coralina tries to get rid of a transgender substitute teacher, the students stage a protest. Marc seeks career advice from Bruno's grandmother.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pepa López

Votes: 193

47. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Freud (2016)

TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mònica gets fed up with Joan's jealousy. Gerard discovers what Oksana is busy doing every afternoon. Oliver reveals a painful memory to Merlí.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pepa López

Votes: 148

48. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Descartes (2016)

TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

3 students decide to play a joke on Coralina, but it causes that they and two of the girls receive a punishment that at the end results in a very rewarding experience for all of them.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pepa López

Votes: 165

49. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Engels (2016)

TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Coralina plants suspicion in Ivan's mind about his mother and urges Bruno to move to Rome. Joan tries to convince Mònica to change her mind.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pepa López

Votes: 151

50. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Zizek (2016)

TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gina forces Gerard to face the realities of dating Oksana. Pol apologizes to Ivan. Marc brings Pau to visit their mom at work and makes a plea.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Carlos Cuevas, Pepa López

Votes: 150