
Overview
Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old who finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and encourages her to enter a national poetry contest. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.
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Crew
DirectorKaren Moncrieff
WriterKaren Moncrieff
Cast

Agnes Bruckner
Megan ‘Meg’ Denning

David Strathairn
Auster

Margaret Colin
Diane

Frances Fisher
Delia

A.J. Buckley
Pat
Regan Arnold
Lily

Sarah Buehler
Georgia
Dustin Sterling
Rob

Michael Joseph Thomas Ward
Dad
Wayne Armstrong
Don

Aftab Pureval
Boy in Class
Wendy Lardin
Georgia's Mom
Jenn O'nofrio
Blonde Girl
Greg Miller
Priest

Michael Raysses
Mr. Kastran
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Keywords
high schoolpoetryohiogriefstealingteenage girlangerteacher student relationshiptroubled teenlyingwoman directorenglish teacherself-harmteen
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Budget
$1M
Revenue
$0M
TMDb Votes
56
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026










