Cameron Diaz’s R-Rated Comedy Bad Teacher Is Hitting Netflix US in Just a Few Days
Cameron Diaz’s 2011 R-rated comedy Bad Teacher is officially landing on Netflix US on December 1, 2025, giving fans a chance to revisit one of her boldest comedic roles. The film features Diaz as Elizabeth Halsey, a lazy and foul-mouthed middle-school teacher whose life is turned upside down when her wealthy fiancé breaks up with her. The movie originally premiered in theaters on June 24, 2011, four years after Diaz ended her real-life four-year relationship with co-star Justin Timberlake, whom she met in 2003.
The cast is stacked with high-profile names, including Justin Timberlake as Scott Delacorte, Lucy Punch as Amy Squirrel, Jason Segel as Russell Gettis, and Phyllis Smith as Lynn Davies. The storyline follows Elizabeth as she tries to escape her teaching job by marrying rich, only to be forced back into the classroom after her breakup. She then sets her sights on winning over the wealthy substitute teacher Scott, partly to secure money for a breast augmentation, which she believes is her key to a better life.
Elizabeth’s chaotic journey is packed with clashes, especially with goody-goody colleague Amy Squirrel, and awkward romantic tension with gym teacher Russell Gettis, who pursues her despite her indifference. The movie blends raunchy humor with slapstick chaos, delivering a tone that remains consistent throughout the film. You can still find reviews and audience ratings for the movie on Rotten Tomatoes at the official page here: Rotten Tomatoes – Bad Teacher.
Bad Teacher wasn’t just a small comedy release—it became a huge commercial success. The film earned over $100 million domestically and amassed a worldwide total of $216.2 million, according to box-office reports referenced by Mirror US. Despite this financial triumph, critics offered mixed reactions, settling at a 46% critic score and 36% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. These scores highlight how divided viewers were, even though the film managed to carve out a strong fan base over time.
Many viewers have shared their thoughts on the film over the years, with some calling it a surprise comedic gem. One viewer said the movie is a “laugh riot”, praising the mix of raunchy jokes and slapstick moments and highlighting Diaz’s sharp against-type performance. Another viewer appreciated the film for being exactly what it sets out to be—a straightforward comedy that delivers laughs without trying to be deep or complicated.
Some fans continue to champion the movie wholeheartedly, calling it “freaking hilarious” and something they can watch repeatedly. Comments often mention how the film is filled with clever humor and interconnected jokes that keep the comedic rhythm flowing from scene to scene. Others describe it as “darkly funny”, “brilliantly irreverent”, and elevated by Diaz’s witty and charismatic performance, which many see as one of her most enjoyable comedic roles.
With its arrival on Netflix, longtime fans and curious newcomers will have an easy way to stream the movie and decide for themselves whether the film deserves the praise, the criticism, or something in between. If you want to explore more about the cast, plot, and production details, you can check the full film summary and background on Wikipedia here: Bad Teacher – Wikipedia.
As Bad Teacher joins Netflix’s December lineup, it adds a nostalgic yet energetic comedy option for viewers looking to kick off the month with something bold, chaotic, and unmistakably Cameron Diaz.
