Beyond the Blackboard
Inspired by a true story, “Beyond the Blackboard” is about a 24-year-old first-time teacher who makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter’s makeshift classroom. Set in 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this movie tells the story a brand-new teacher and Mom who is given a tougher than expected teaching job and winds up teaching homeless children in a school that is housed in a room and called, literally, The School with No Name. She has some personal prejudicial hurdles to cross before she is able to be a true teacher for these children and of course there are hurdles like the lack of books and supplies.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, Hoopla, and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about Beyond the Blackboard
Where can I watch Beyond the Blackboard in the United States?
Beyond the Blackboard is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Beyond the Blackboard for free?
Beyond the Blackboard streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard scores 7.5 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, and 69 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard stars Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Willow Shields, Timothy Busfield, and Julio Oscar Mechoso. Jeff Bleckner is the director.
How long is Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did Beyond the Blackboard come out?
Beyond the Blackboard was released on April 24, 2011.
Which studio made Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard was produced by Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.