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A primary school teacher locks a disruptive pupil in her cellar after a violent incident and then tries to keep the situation under control.

Maria Spencer, played by Saoirse Ronan, teaches a class of ten-year-olds at a primary school in Somerset. Her lessons are repeatedly disrupted by pupil Danny (Eddie Waller). After a violent incident involving another pupil, Pauline (Nia Brown), Maria feels forced to intervene and locks Danny in the cellar. She then tries to keep the situation under control. Jacob Anderson plays Sam, Robert Emms plays Josh, Rakie Ayola plays Sylvia, Sean Gilder plays Frank and Kerry Howard plays PC Williams.

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Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Saoirse Ronanas Maria
  • Eddie Walleras Danny
  • Nia Brownas Pauline
  • Jacob Andersonas Sam
  • Rakie Ayolaas Sylvia
  • Robert Emmsas Josh
  • Sean Gilderas Frank
  • Kerry Howardas PC Williams
  • Jaye Jacobsas Khaliya's Mum
  • Joanna van Kampenas Carys's Mum
  • Kirris Riviereas Jamal's Dad
  • Dorian Simpsonas Zayn's Dad

Photos: TMDB

Director
Jonatan Etzler
Written by
Jess O'Kane, Jonatan Etzler, Rasmus Lindgren
Countries
United Kingdom, United States
Studios
HanWay Films, Good Oranges Films, Pulse Films

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 40 minutes
Kijkwijzer
16+ · violence, coarse language
Language
English
In Dutch cinemas
Since 7 November 2026

Questions

How long is Bad Apples?

1 hour 40 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours.

What age is Bad Apples for?

Kijkwijzer 16: it has violence and coarse language.

What language is Bad Apples in?

Bad Apples is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

Who is in Bad Apples?

Saoirse Ronan plays Maria, with Eddie Waller, Nia Brown, Jacob Anderson, Rakie Ayola and Robert Emms.

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