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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

1969 · 116 min Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

A headstrong young teacher in a private school in 1930s Edinburgh ignores the curriculum and influences her impressionable 12-year-old charges with her over-romanticized worldview.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Ronald Neame

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Jean Brodie

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

Teddy Lloyd

Pamela Franklin

Pamela Franklin

Sandy

Celia Johnson

Celia Johnson

Miss Mackay

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Lowther

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Diane Grayson

Jenny

Jane Carr

Jane Carr

Mary McGregor

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Shirley Steedman

Monica

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Ann Way

Miss Gaunt

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Heather Seymour

Clara

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