Monsieur Lazhar (2011) Parents Guide & Movie Info
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Monsieur Lazhar - Family Review

During a harsh MontrĂ©al winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in QuĂ©bec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.

Full Summary

During a harsh MontrĂ©al winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in QuĂ©bec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.

2011 | 95 Minutes

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, a disturbing image and brief language
IMDB: 7.5 ⭐ Votes: 20,614

Content Warnings

  • Sexual Content
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  • Violence
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  • Profanity
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  • Intense Scenes
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