Instructor movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant instructor movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out realistic, humorous, captivating, serious, feel good and entertaining films and TV shows about / with instructor, culture clash, mentor, dialogue, runaway, destiny, rivalry, life philosophy, catastrophe and vengeance plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Romance genres shot in USA, Japan, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as instructor: The Professor (2018), Redbelt (2008), Double Impact (1991), Renaissance Man (1994), Match Point (2005), Men of Honor (2000), Every Day a Good Day (2018), The Queen's Classroom (2013), When Calls The Heart (2014), Dirty Dancing (1987).
Best films
New films
| The Survivalist (2021) | 3.6 | |
| Transfusion (2023) | 5.1 | |
| Oh Lucy! (2017) | 6.8 | |
| Parasite (2019) | 8.5 | |
| Women (2021) | 4.2 |
List of instructor movies
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Richard, a world-weary college professor is given a life-changing diagnosis and decides to throw all pretense and conventions to the wind and live his life as boldly and freely as possible with a biting sense of humor, a reckless streak, and a touch ...
Style:
thought provoking, touching, captivating, independent film, cult classic ...
Plot:
death, instructor, father daughter relationship, husband wife relationship, cancer, destiny, college professor, lung cancer, dinner party, society, family relations, dishonesty ...
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22K
Genre: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Is there room for principle in Los Angeles? Mike Terry teaches jujitsu and barely makes ends meet. His Brazilian wife, whose family promotes fights, wants to see Mike in the ring making money, but to him competition is degrading. A woman sideswipes ...
Style:
realistic, serious, tense, talky, suspenseful ...
Plot:
instructor, movie star, martial arts, conspiracy, artists and showbiz, rivalry, contests and competitions, hollywood, financial problem, kung fu, jujitsu, fight ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
los angeles, california, usa
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Genre: Action, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces ...
Style:
entertaining, realistic, serious, suspenseful, exciting ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
martial arts, revenge, blood, twins, murder, female bodybuilder, fight, brother brother relationship, sex scene, bodyguard, hand to hand combat, fight to the death ...
Time:
90s, year 1991, 80s
Place:
hong kong, los angeles, asia
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Danny DeVito plays an advertising man who is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he signs up for unemployment. One day they find him a job; Teaching thinking skills to Army recruits. He arrives on base to find that ...
Style:
humorous, touching, emotional, semi serious, feel good ...
Audience:
kids, girls' night
Plot:
teacher, teachers and students, unemployment, shakespeare, self discovery, underdog, instructor, soldier, teaching, honest, justice, misfit ...
Time:
90s, year 1994
Place:
brooklyn new york city, detroit, australia
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238K
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: UK, Luxembourg, USA
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Match Point is Woody Allen’s satire of the British High Society and the ambition of a young tennis instructor to enter into it. Yet when he must decide between two women - one assuring him his place in high society, and the other that would bring ...
Style:
sexy, romantic, psychological, talky, erotic ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
infidelity, love triangle, couples, lust, sex, seduction, adultery, passionate interest, murder, destructive relationship, fatal attraction, love and romance ...
Time:
year 2005, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
london, europe, england, united kingdom, ireland ...
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131K
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true ...
Style:
inspirational, touching, motivational, sincere, sexy ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
racism, african american, courage, u.s. navy, racial discrimination, military, navy, racial segregation, human spirit, dream come true, diving, underdog ...
Time:
1950s, 20th century, year 2000, y2k, 60s ...
Place:
america, africa, usa, pacific ocean, cuba ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
A university student attends a Japanese tea ceremony near her house with her cousin. There she has the Japanese tea ceremony in her life and it's there for her during moments when she is sad or happy.
Style:
thought provoking, captivating, sincere
Plot:
hobby, tradition, east asian woman, instructor, teacher, skill, japanese culture, slice of life, food, mother and daughter, tea, lifestyle ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
Drama series depicts the conflicts and struggles between a cold-hearted female teacher and her students over a one school year period.
Style:
captivating, humorous, psychological, disturbing, dark drama ...
Plot:
teacher student relationship, teacher, school, instructor, generation gap, high school teacher, fighting the system, female teacher, high school life, schoolboy, middle school, elementary school ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.
Style:
sentimental, realistic, period piece, touching, soap opera ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
teacher, small town, lifestyle change, upscale, instructor, character change, social relations, christian, christmas, relationships, love story, rich and poor ...
Time:
1910s, 20th century, edwardian era, 1920s, 1900s
Place:
america, canada, usa
Is relevant?
278K
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer – and unexpectedly falling in love.
Style:
feel good, romantic, sexy, sentimental, touching ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night, teens, date night, kids ...
Plot:
dancing, coming of age, love story, summer romance, forbidden love, couples, dancer, fall in love, love and romance, unlikely couple, abortion, dance ...
Time:
60s, 20th century, year 1963, 90s, 1950s ...
Place:
usa, new york state, new york
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds ...
Style:
funny, parody, humorous, dark comedy, absurd ...
Audience:
kids, manly, teens, teen drama
Plot:
children, military, war veteran, foul language, african american, sarcasm, military training, military life, soldier, underdog, african american protagonist, teacher ...
Time:
90s
Place:
south america
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Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begin as simple challenges from rival kung fu styles soon draw him into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to ...
Style:
exciting, serious, suspenseful, realistic, scenic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
wing chun, martial arts, medieval, master warrior, ambition, rivalry, instructor, heroes, teachers and students, kung fu, biopic, martial artist ...
Time:
2010s, 20th century, 1940s
Place:
hong kong, china, asia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: Puerto Rico, USA, UK
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
A company retreat on a tropical island goes terribly awry.
Style:
not serious, humorous, witty, feel good, perverse ...
Plot:
island, jungle, rescue, castaway, danger, wilderness, instructor, isolation, workplace intrigue, stranded, desert island, buddies ...
Time:
year 2013, 20th century, 21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, Romance, War
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip ...
Style:
visually stunning, exciting, captivating, suspenseful, atmospheric ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, kung fu master, wing chun, kung fu, medieval, tai chi, heir, wuxia, vengeance, heroes, fight, opponent ...
Time:
1930s, 2010s, year 2013, 1940s, 50s ...
Place:
china, japan, hong kong, east asia, asia ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
Chris Kattan goes to India to star in a Bollywood film, but can he dance...or be a dramtic lead, for that matter?
Style:
exciting, realistic, stylized, humorous, not serious ...
Audience:
family friendly, teens, adult
Plot:
fish out of water, culture clash, ambition, showbiz, rejection, starlet, love affair, desire for fame, actor's life, fall in love, artists and showbiz, society ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Place:
india, mumbai india, los angeles, asia
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Genre: Action, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada, Japan, UK
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
A maverick skydiver and a former KGB agent team up to stop the Russian mafia from stealing gold.
Style:
parody, suspense, exciting, intense, light ...
Audience:
boys' night, girls' night, teens
Plot:
parachuting, desert, skydiving, undercover, kgb agent, shootout, faking one's own death, presumed dead, sports car, gold, parachute, chase ...
Time:
90s, 80s
Place:
moscow russia, arizona
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
A school kendo club is in need of talent and participation when the petite and talented Tamaki is drafted. With her understated sense of justice and ample strength, Tamaki becomes an inspiration for her team-mates, school and even the deadbeat ...
Style:
anime, feel good, humorous, entertaining, inspirational ...
Plot:
kendo, slice of life, contests and competitions, youth, ambition, rivalry, instructor, club, friendship, high school, japanese schoolgirl, japanese girl ...
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Sport
Country: Japan
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Set in 1932, amid the rise of militarism after the establishment of the Manchukuo colony in Northeast China, the story centers on a trio of karateka. Studying under their aging master in a small dojo in the woods of central Kyushu, Choei, Taikan and ...
Style:
serious, realistic, exciting, captivating
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
karate, martial arts, martial artist, dojo, martial arts tournament, heroes, battles, rivalry, vengeance, tough heroes, self defense, against the odds ...
Time:
1930s
Place:
asia, japan
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.
Style:
intense, captivating, serious, feel good, tense ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night
Plot:
law student, lawyer, campus, youth, love story, law, teacher, courtroom, justice, male bonding, betrayal, legal ...
Time:
20th century, 70s
Place:
harvard university, boston, usa, california
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
A group of childhood friends, now in their thirties, reunite at Camp Tamakwa. Only a few of the original campers show up, but they still have a good time reminiscing. The people share experiences and grow while at the camp. They are dismayed to ...
Style:
touching, sentimental, humorous, melancholic, compassionate ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, kids
Plot:
camp, summer camp, camping, childhood, reunited friends, friendship, childhood sweetheart, weekend, honest, group of friends, mentor, couple relations ...
Time:
20th century, year 1993, 90s, 80s
Place:
canada, ontario canada, california
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
As a Labrador puppy, Quill is sent to live with a couple, Isamu and Mitsuko Nii, who work as volunteers, training guide dogs (seeing eye dogs). When he grows to an adult dog, he is taken to a guide dog school, by a friendly, yet firm trainer Satoru ...
Style:
touching, uplifting, sentimental, emotional, captivating ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
dog, nobility, friendship, animal human communication, elderly, pets, animal training, mistrust, disability, optimism, human animal relationship, instructor ...
Time:
year 2004, 21st century
Place:
japan, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to ...
Style:
romantic, period piece, feel good, touching, sentimental ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night, teens, date night
Plot:
dancing, love story, young lovers, dancer's life, couples, love and romance, revolution, hopes, music, dance, mentor, salsa ...
Time:
year 2004, 1950s, 20th century, 50s, 80s
Place:
cuba, havana cuba, caribbean, latin america
Is relevant?
6K
Genre: Comedy, Musical, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Misfits in their lives back home, a group of young people live it up at musical-theater camp. While the sports counselor is completely ignored, the kids' spend all their time in rehearsal for a grueling schedule that involves a new show every ...
Style:
teen, talky, humorous, feel good, realistic ...
Audience:
teens, kids, girls' night, teen drama
Plot:
gay, coming of age, summer camp, dancing, lgbt, love and romance, teenage love, artists and showbiz, rock, gay teenager, glbt, friendship ...
Time:
year 2003, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
usa, new york, new jersey
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Chen Zhen returns to the international compound of China only to learn of his beloved teacher's death. This is compounded by the continual racist harassment by the Japanese population in the area. Unlike his friends, he confronts it head on ...
Style:
serious, exciting, rough, suspenseful, grindhouse ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly
Plot:
martial arts, violence, murder, revenge, kung fu classic, vengeance, vigilante, fight scenes, kung fu, kung fu master, hand to hand combat, wuxia ...
Time:
20th century, year 1972, 1910s, 70s
Place:
japan, bolivia, asia, china, shanghai ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
With her personal and professional life in shambles, Elise ends up having to take a job as a counselor at her old summer camp. There, she reunites with two estranged friends who attended camp and never left. When the future of the camp is put in ...
Style:
humorous, light, captivating, sincere, feel good ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
summer camp, save the day, friendship, youth, instructor, lesbian, fired from the job, rivalry, childhood friend, friends, camp, adulthood ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of the legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee following him from Hong Kong to America and back again, leading up to his tragic death at the age of 32.
Style:
realistic, captivating, serious, stylized, retro ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
kung fu, martial arts, martial artist, tough guy, follow your dream, actor's life, rising to stardom, rivalry, society, lifestyle, cultural icon, instructor ...
Time:
70s, 20th century, 60s
Place:
china, hong kong, asia, usa
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he fell in love with an American woman. Two years later, he ...
Style:
serious, touching, emotional, independent film, powerful ...
Audience:
date night, girls' night
Plot:
communism, interracial romance, dancer, ballet, against the odds, hopes, dancing, ambition, ballerina, promise, immigrant, follow your dream ...
Time:
year 2009, year 1989, 70s, 60s, 20th century ...
Place:
china, austin texas, texas, asia, usa ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
An inept taekwondo instructor struggles with marital troubles and an unhealthy obsession with fellow taekwondo enthusiast Chuck "The Truck" Williams.
Style:
humorous, cult classic, dark comedy, harsh, stylized ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
martial arts, obsession, dark humor, ambition, life is a bitch, buddies, disorder, friendship, infidelity, crumbling relationship, instructor, school ...
Time:
70s, 21st century
Place:
north carolina, usa
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 67 min.
TV show
Story:
Junko Harumi was once a model student during her middle school and high school days. She failed to enter prestigious Tokyo University and her life has not gone smoothly since then. She has a hard time finding a job and having relationships with men. ...
Style:
disturbing, psychological, captivating, romantic comedy, romantic drama
Plot:
teacher student relationship, teacher, instructor, tutor, student, apprentice, teaching the ways of the world, lifestyle, troubled youth, relationships, teenager, sexuality ...
Place:
japan
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Russia
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
This is a story about three friends who find themselves in the maiden kingdom - in the philological faculty. The protagonist, Misha Solomonov, is naive, romantic and responsive, he writes poetry, does not know how to say no, and is hopelessly in ...
Style:
humorous, funny, light, captivating, entertaining ...
Plot:
grownups, student, university, love triangle, instructor, student life, relationships, female student, university student, friends, friendship, group of friends ...
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