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Bad Apples
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jonatan Etzler. With Saoirse Ronan, Jacob Anderson, Sean Gilder.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A struggling primary school teacher begins to make some questionable decisions after one of her students is injured.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA struggling primary school teacher begins to make some questionable decisions after one of her students is injured.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Bad Apples.
MoviHero lists September 10, 2026 as the release date for Bad Apples. Jonatan Etzler is the listed director. The listed cast includes Saoirse Ronan as Maria, Jacob Anderson as Sam, Sean Gilder as Frank, Robert Emms as Josh. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 10, 2026
GenresThriller · Comedy
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorJonatan Etzler
CastSaoirse Ronan as Maria, Jacob Anderson as Sam, Sean Gilder as Frank, Robert Emms as Josh
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Bad Apples runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 161 votes. Updated Nov 9, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“"Danny" (Eddie Waller) is the pupil from hell in the classroom led by his teacher "Maria" (Saoirse Ronan).”
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