Review of The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) by Private U — 25 Nov 2018

Maggie Gyllenhaal is quite amazing in this very creepy and cringy art drama that strives to be a morality play but falls short.

This review of The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) was written by Private U on 25 Nov 2018.

The Kindergarten Teacher has generally received positive reviews.

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By Thomass (44) on 20 Nov 2018

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By Samara K (4) on 27 Oct 2018

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