The Professor

2018
15
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

39K

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Johnny Depp, Danny Huston, Michael Kopsa, Ron Livingston, Rosemarie DeWitt, Justine Warrington, Zoey Deutch, Odessa Young, Matreya Scarrwener, and Devon Terrell in The Professor (2018)

A college lecturer turns into a party animal after learning he has six months to live.

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A college professor lives his life with reckless abandon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.A college professor lives his life with reckless abandon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.A college professor lives his life with reckless abandon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

39K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Trivia
When Richard leaves the chancellor's office and stumbles outside, he hears the campus bells ringing. This is a symbolic reference of a line from a John Donne work regarding humanity and death: "...for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." Later in the film, a copy of Ernest Hemingway novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls" can be seen on a bookshelf in Richard's office. He then tells Peter that he wants to see the campus bells.

Goofs
During his dinner speech in act V, Johnny holds and drinks a glass of red wine that changes into an empty champagne glass that changes into an half-full glass of champagne.

Quotes
Richard: In each and every moment we're composing stories of our lives, let's aim to make it a meaningful read... or at least an interesting one

Crazy credits
There is a dedication to Betty Sue Depp, Johnny's mother, at the very end.

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Worst Movies of 2019 (So Far) (2019)

Soundtracks
Lovers Land
Written by Ernest Walker
Performed by Margaret Lewis with Grace Tennessee
Courtesy of RAM Records
By Arrangment with Fervor Records

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Unexpectedly good

This film tells the story of a professor who learns that he has only months to live.

To be honest, Johnny Depp has not been in a good film for ten years. I have no expectations, and hence I am pleasantly surprised by how good this film is. The story is touching, inspirational and sends a message without being preachy. It just touches you, thereby making you feel and agree with its message. Johnny Depp's character is likable, and makes you empathise with him. I am glad that I watched this film.