# The Class (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-class-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 92/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Laurent Cantet |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 128 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2008 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

The Class (2008) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Class — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 92/100. Directed by Laurent Cantet.

## Critics consensus

The Class — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.

## Cast

François Bégaudeau, Arthur Fogel, Damien Gomes, Esmeralda Ouertani, Rachel Regulier, Louise Grinberg, Rabah Nait Oufella, Franck Keïta, Agame Malembo-Emene, Angélica Sancio

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2008, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: not currently streaming
Indonesia: KlikFilm
South Korea: Wavve

## Common questions

**Is The Class worth watching?**
The Class holds a 85% Celluloid Score. The Class — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Class about?**
Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.

**Who directed The Class?**
The Class (2008) was directed by Laurent Cantet.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Class?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 86%, Metascore 92/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Class?**
The Class is on KlikFilm in Indonesia; on Wavve in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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