---
title: "The Professor"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-professor-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 467956
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Professor (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-professor-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Professor is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Global Road Entertainment, Automatik Entertainment, Leeding Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A weary professor embraces reckless freedom after a shocking diagnosis"

### Why Watch
- Sharp humor about mortality
- Compelling character transformation
- Blend of comedy and drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Dark humor may not suit all tastes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes and dark humor, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark-comedy, dramedy, offbeat, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-professor-2019#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wayne Roberts
- **Networks / Studios**: Global Road Entertainment, Automatik Entertainment, Leeding Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johnny Depp** as *Richard Brown*
- **Rosemarie DeWitt** as *Veronica Sinclair-Brown*
- **Odessa Young** as *Olivia Brown*
- **Danny Huston** as *Peter Matthew*
- **Zoey Deutch** as *Claire*
- **Devon Terrell** as *Danny*
- **Ron Livingston** as *Henry Wright*
- **Linda Emond** as *Barbara*
- **Matreya Scarrwener** as *Rose*
- **Siobhan Fallon Hogan** as *Donna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the protagonist’s occupation?
He is a college professor.

### Q: What event sets the story in motion?
He receives a life‑changing diagnosis.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
Comedy and drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
Approximately ninety minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
May 17, 2019.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Professor — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/467956)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*