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  • Chalk
  • Opened May 11, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 25 min.
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  • PG-13
    some language
  • An improvisational take on the high school experience, told from the educators' point-of-view.
  • Director: Mike Akel

Chalk Recent Fan Reviews

  • Chalk is fun!
    by jchophel

    This was a great movie for all. It was especially fun for the group of teachers I went with....

  • Teachers must go!
    by vkgrier

    I loved the movie. A very accurate portrayal of the frustrations and joys of teaching....

  • Chalk it Up to a Great School's Out for the Summer Movie
    by laahirings

    So I haven't taught high school kids, but, I've been a high school kid + raised two kids - now in college. Good use of the mocumentary genre and mix of actors and real high school kids and...

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Chalk Critic Reviews

Metascore®70 out of 100 | Generally favorable reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 80
    Variety | Justin Chang

    Filtering one school year through the eyes of three young instructors and a...

  • 75
    The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan Rabin

    Chalk pays homage to the kind of teachers students never forget, which makes...

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Sheri Linden

    More a series of loose-limbed vignettes than a sculpted narrative, Chalk lacks...

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Carina Chocano

    Chalk avoids some of the pitfalls of the mock-doc by showing real affection...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 2.9 out of 5
Metascore®:
70 out of 100 Generally favorable reviews