Monsieur Lazhar (2011) is a Drama, Comedy film that follows during a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in Québec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss. Currently, you can watch Monsieur Lazhar on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 352 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.