The Teachers' Lounge (2023)
Kernel Score: 82% · 677 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2023-05-04
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch The Teachers' Lounge
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.
The Teachers' Lounge parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Teachers' Lounge is a tense German drama about a teacher investigating a theft accusation that spirals out of control at her school.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Conflict is emotional and social rather than physical; no depicted violence in the signals.
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
İlker Çatak
Cast
- Leonie Benesch as Carla Nowak
- Leonard Stettnisch as Oskar
- Eva Löbau as Friederike Kuhn
- Michael Klammer as Thomas Liebenwerda
- Rafael Stachowiak as Milosz Dudek
- Sarah Bauerett as Vanessa König
- Kathrin Wehlisch as Lore Semnik
- Anne-Kathrin Gummich as Dr. Bettina Böhm
- Katharina M. Schubert as Mrs. Haubrichs
- Uygar Tamer as Mrs. Yılmaz
The Teachers' Lounge FAQ
Is The Teachers' Lounge good?
The Teachers' Lounge has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 677 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Teachers' Lounge?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Teachers' Lounge OK for kids?
The Teachers' Lounge is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Teachers' Lounge is a tense German drama about a teacher investigating a theft accusation that spirals out of control at her school.
What movies are like The Teachers' Lounge?
If you liked The Teachers' Lounge, try Magical Girl, Day of the Wacko, Stand and Deliver and Front of the Class.