Bad Teacher

Bad Teacher is a 2011 comedy film about Elizabeth Halsey, a lazy, gold-digging middle school teacher who schemes to pay for breast implants after her wealthy fiancé dumps her. She pursues a rich new substitute teacher named Scott, competes with a perky rival colleague named Amy, and ignores the advances of a laid-back gym teacher named Russell. Directed by Jake Kasdan. Written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky. Dialogue Elizabeth: [takes bite out of an apple] I thought the teachers were supposed to get the apples. Amy: Well, I think the students teach me at least as much as I teach them. That's just something I say sometimes. Elizabeth: Stupid. [tosses apple at a recycle bin and misses] Elizabeth: Listen, Carl, I know that you are a very busy man. So, I'm just gonna get right down to it. I've been speaking to various... [quick thinking pause] ah...black...citizens...who allege that your tests are biased toward white people and orientals. Carl: Okay. Lemme tell you something right away. A: Orientals test better. B: Every couple of years we get these cockamamie charges coming in from various parts of the state and - lemme duh-dat... You should hear the things that they call me! Racist. Faggatron. Faggy Hitler. Dick breath. Ok? But, I... am not a racist. I voted for Barack Obama. You can quote me on that. Principal Wally Snur: Well, it's been another great year here at JAMS. With summer around the corner, it's time to say goodbye not only to another school year, but also to one of our own. Amy Squirrel. After six short years, Amy is transferring out of the district. Sandy: Speech, speech! [Amy, her face completely healed, gets up from the couch with an obviously pursed smile] Amy: Wally, thank you for those kind words, and thank you all. My decision that I made myself to leave was super difficult, but when the superintendent personally asks you to work at one of the worst schools in the state, well, you say, "Yes." And, boy, I am looking forward to bringing my brand of zany energy to those underprivileged students at Malcolm X High School. [takes a bow] Amy: Thank you. [Elizabeth exits the teachers' lounge. Scott steps in her way] Scott: Hey, Elizabeth. Listen, since Amy's transferring, I was thinking, maybe the two of us could start over. [turns away, then turns back to Elizabeth] Scott: Oh, hey there. Scott Delacorte. And you are? Elizabeth: [smiles] Leaving. [walks away] Cast Cameron Diaz as Elizabeth Halsey Justin Timberlake as Scott Delacorte Lucy Punch as Amy Squirrel Jason Segel as Russell Gettis Phyllis Smith as Lynn Davies John Michael Higgins as Principal Wally Snur Dave Allen as Sandy Pinkus Jillian Armenante as Ms. Pavicic Matthew J. Evans as Garrett Tiara Kaitlyn Dever as Sasha Abernathy Kathryn Newton as Chase Rubin-Rossi Molly Shannon as Melody Eric Stonestreet as Kirk Noah Munck as Tristan Finneas O'Connell as Spencer Thomas Lennon as Carl Halabi External links Category:2011 American films Category:Sex comedy films Category:Black comedy films Category:Films about educators Category:Middle school films Category:Films set in Chicago Category:Films directed by Jake Kasdan