Mr. Woodcock - 2007

Synopsis

For students at Forest Meadow Middle School, P.E. class is not playtime, but rather an exercise in mental and physical humiliation administered by the tough as gristle Mr. Woodcock (Billy Bob Thornton). For John Farley (Seann William Scott), author of the national bestseller Letting Go: Getting Past Your Past, the painful memories of being in Mr. Woodcock's class have since been replaced by the self confidence gained from becoming a successful writer and motivational speaker. When a last minute cancellation on his book tour gives him an unexpected day off, John returns home to surprise his mother, Beverly, with the news that he will be awarded the small town's prestigious "Corn Cob Key" during its annual Cornival Festival. John's jubilation quickly turns to angst when he discovers his mother has fallen in love with Mr. Woodcock. John extends his visit in an effort to disrupt the relationship between his mother (Susan Sarandon) and Woodcock.

Director:
Craig Gillespie

Writers:
Michael Carnes
Josh Gilbert

Release Date:
14 September 2007 (USA)

Cast:
Billy Bob Thornton (Mr. Woodcock)
Seann William Scott (John Farley)
Susan Sarandon (Beverly Farley)