Bad Apples

Maria is a primary school teacher struggling to manage a class of ten-year-olds. Her career is jeopardized by a volatile and violent student whose behavior disrupts the learning environment. After a series of poor decisions, Maria accidentally takes the child home and locks him away. While she initially intends to fix the situation, she discovers that the rest of the class begins to excel in the student's absence. This improvement pleases other parents and staff, leaving Maria trapped by the community's willingness to overlook strange circumstances to maintain peace.

This comedy thriller was directed by Jonatan Etzler, following his previous work on One More Time. The film features a screenplay by Jess O'Kane and was produced by Oskar Pimlott. The cast is led by Saoirse Ronan, who plays Maria, alongside Eddie Waller, Nia Brown, Jacob Anderson, Rakie Ayola, and Sean Gilder. A total of 53 actors are credited in the production, which was a joint effort between companies in the United Kingdom and United States.

Since its release on September 10, 2026, the film has been received positively by viewers. It holds a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on 202 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 7/10 from 24 votes.