Bad Apples
It only takes one
A struggling primary school teacher begins to make some questionable decisions after one of her students is injured.
Directed by Jonatan Etzler · Comedy · Thriller · 100 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Jonatan Etzler
Studio
HanWay Films / Pulse Films
Release
2026-09-09
Runtime
100 min
Genres
Comedy, Thriller
Full Plot
A single misbehaving student causes chaos at a Somerset school, prompting Maria Spencer to take drastic action. She kidnaps the boy and takes care of him herself, evading the authorities as they search for him. The situation escalates into a tense standoff between Maria and those seeking to reclaim the child.
Cast & Characters
Maria
Saoirse Ronan
Sam
Jacob Anderson
Frank
Sean Gilder
Josh
Robert Emms
Sylvia
Rakie Ayola
PC Williams
Kerry Howard
Danny
Eddie Waller
Pauline
Nia Brown
PC Chadwick
Euan Shanahan
Jaye Jacobs
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Bad Apples is an adaptation of a Swedish-language debut novel?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-04
Did You Know that the film's director, Jonatan Etzler, made his English-language debut after his previous film One More Time for Netflix?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-04
Did You Know that Saoirse Ronan was the only actor Jonatan Etzler had in mind for the lead role and identified her as "one of the greatest actors of her generation"?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-04
Did You Know that Principal photography took place in Bristol and surrounding areas, beginning on March 19, 2024, and lasted 32 days?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-04
Critical Assessment
Bad Apples holds 10.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of September 3, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bad Apples good? What are critics saying?+
Bad Apples holds 10.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Bad Apples?+
Bad Apples has a runtime of 100 min.
Who directed Bad Apples?+
Bad Apples was directed by Jonatan Etzler.
Where can I watch Bad Apples?+
Bad Apples is available to stream, rent, or buy on Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The reaction to "Bad Apples" has been mixed, with some reviewers praising its originality and entertainment value. Some reviewers have noted the film's dark humor and satire, as well as Eddie Waller's performance as a student who throws things in class. However, others have criticized the film for being too violent or relying on shock value.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/bad-apples-review/ "Bad Apples is a shocking, original satire, carried by Saoirse Ronan in a state of grace and surprising child performances. Its journey toward the absurd is highly entertaining, but the constant collision betwee…
Manuel São Bento · 7/10"Danny" (Eddie Waller) is the pupil from hell in the classroom led by his teacher "Maria" (Saoirse Ronan). He likes to throw things - whether it be a shoe into the production line during a visit to a cider factory or the young "Pauline" (Nia Brown) down the stairs. He is just a n…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
on her side idc
@lillost · 5982 likesI am sure this will be low-key cathartic for a lot of teachers out there 😂
@sparkfadingspark · 4442 likesAs a teacher I will be seated opening weekend for this
@Pedrofiliac · 2894 likesOh the Brits know how to make a dark comedy and to star Saoirse and that title alone. I'm so seated
@cinefiend4059 · 1777 likeslol so ironic the girl from lovely bones is now playing the kidnapper in a new movie😂
@imnez2643 · 2372 likesHappy for Saoirse that she gets to use her own accent
@maniachaelgaming · 469 likesTeacher just watching this one like "if only"
@self.construction.day1 · 902 likesI’ll watch anything with Saoirse
@FreshFres5 · 522 likes
