Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- abrasive
- awkward
- irreverent
- casual comedy night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the premise promising but the comedy underpowered, uneven, and unable to fully exploit its talented cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
John's humiliating memories of Jasper's gym classes drive the film's abrasive comic premise.
John comes back to his Nebraska hometown and is forced to confront the coach who tormented him there.
John tries to stop Beverly from marrying Jasper despite her devotion to him.
John is a successful motivational author whose self-assurance collapses around his former teacher.
Films like Mr. Woodcock, and why
Bad Teacher
dark workplace-and-authority comedy built around an abusive mentor figure and escalating humiliation
The School of Rock
broad adult comedy combining unresolved childhood resentment, dysfunctional family dynamics, and abrasive humor
Napoleon Dynamite
ensemble comedy about returning to a small-town social world and confronting an antagonistic authority figure
Movie Details
- Director
- Craig Gillespie
- Release Date
- 2007-09-14
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (502)
Cast
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Seann William Scott
- Susan Sarandon
- Amy Poehler
- Ethan Suplee
- Melissa Sagemiller
- Melissa Leo
- Jacob Davich
- Tyra Banks
- Jack Walsh
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mr. Woodcock about?
- A successful motivational author returns home and relives his humiliating school years when his mother falls for the sadistic gym teacher he hates.
- What is Mr. Woodcock like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. Woodcock as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Mr. Woodcock violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Mr. Woodcock as mild.
- What did critics think of Mr. Woodcock?
- Critics generally found the premise promising but the comedy underpowered, uneven, and unable to fully exploit its talented cast.
- Which films are like Mr. Woodcock?
- Films with a similar feel include Bad Teacher, The School of Rock, and Napoleon Dynamite.
- How long is Mr. Woodcock?
- Mr. Woodcock runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. Woodcock?
- In United States, Mr. Woodcock streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
