Bad Apples (2026)
Kernel Score: 65% · 15 TMDB ratings
Genres: Comedy, Thriller
Released: 2026-09-10
Runtime: 100 minutes
Overview
A struggling primary school teacher is forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student, and uncovers how her community will turn a blind eye to the most outrageous events to preserve harmony and their sense of safety.
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Director
Jonatan Etzler
Cast
- Saoirse Ronan as Maria
- Jacob Anderson as Sam
- Sean Gilder as Frank
- Robert Emms as Josh
- Rakie Ayola as Sylvia
- Kerry Howard as PC Williams
- Jaye Jacobs as Khaliya's Mum
- Joanna van Kampen as Carys's Mum
- Kirris Riviere as Jamal's Dad
- Dorian Simpson as Zayn's Dad
Bad Apples FAQ
Is Bad Apples good?
Bad Apples has a 65% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
What movies are like Bad Apples?
If you liked Bad Apples, try Heathers, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, Parasite and Bianca.