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The Kindergarten Teacher

6.520181h 36mMovieDrama

Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.

DirectorSara Colangelo
WritersSara Colangelo·Nadav Lapid
ProducersTrudie Styler·Celine Rattray

Where to watch

StanStanABC iviewABC iview
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sara Colangelo

MGMaggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Lisa Spinelli
PSParker Sevak
Parker Sevak
Jimmy Roy
GBGael García Bernal
Gael García Bernal
Simon
MCMichael Chernus
Michael Chernus
Grant Spinelli
RSRosa Salazar
Rosa Salazar
Becca
ANAjay Naidu
Ajay Naidu
Nikhil Roy
ABAnna Baryshnikov
Anna Baryshnikov
Meghan
DTDaisy Tahan
Daisy Tahan
Lainie Spinelli
SJ
Sam Jules
Josh Spinelli
SCSamrat Chakrabarti
Samrat Chakrabarti
Sanjay Roy
HMHaley Murphy
Haley Murphy
Brittany
SMStefaniya Makarova
Stefaniya Makarova
Krystal

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The Kindergarten Teacher — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Kindergarten Teacher?

The Kindergarten Teacher is streaming on Stan and ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Kindergarten Teacher on Netflix?

No, The Kindergarten Teacher is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Stan and ABC iview.

Is The Kindergarten Teacher on Amazon Prime Video?

The Kindergarten Teacher isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Kindergarten Teacher for free?

The Kindergarten Teacher is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.