Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)
Kernel Score: 83% · 219 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2019-11-16
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
- Stream: Prime Video
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is a wholesome PG-13-rated drama about a teacher finding purpose in a remote village.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Cast
- Sherab Dorji as Ugyen Dorji
- Ugyen Norbu Lhendup as Michen
- Keldon Lhamo Gurung as Saldon
- Pem Zam as Pem Zam
- Chimi Dem as Pema
- Kunzang Wangdi as Asha Gup Jinpa
- Tshering Dorji as Singye
- Sangay Lham as Kencho
- Oriana Chen as Extra
- Dophu as Phurba
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom FAQ
Is Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom good?
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 219 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom?
In the US you can stream Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom OK for kids?
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is a wholesome PG-13-rated drama about a teacher finding purpose in a remote village.
What movies are like Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom?
If you liked Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, try Detachment, Dead Poets Society, In the Name of the Land and The Kite Runner.