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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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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$1M
Revenue
$0M
TMDb Votes
56
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026