The Good Student (2006)

In the serene setting of an upstate New York high school, we meet Ron Gibb - a melancholic widower and history teacher grappling with his solitude. Despite his gloom, a flicker of fascination ignites for Ally, a spirited cheerleader who inadvertently becomes the object of his affection, an intrigue not missed by a perceptive student and the school's janitor. As fate would have it, Ally's recent split from her boyfriend presents an opportunity for Ron, who finds himself dropping her home one fateful evening. Yet, in a twist of fate, Ally is mysteriously abducted mere minutes after their encounter. Ron is thrust into suspicion as the police attempt to unravel this enigma, confounded by the absence of a ransom demand. In an odd turn of events, Ally's father, a car salesman with a knack for opportunism, exploits the situation to boost his sales. Amid the chaos, Ron finds himself challenging Ally's father's unorthodox business ethics, stepping forward to offer a reward for Ally's safe return. The mystery deepens as we're left questioning Ally's whereabouts and her abductor's motives. Amid all the suspense, will Ron take notice of a persistent neighbor vying for his attention? In a world where nothing is as it seems, who holds the key to unraveling the truth?

The Good Student is a comedy movie featuring Hayden Panettiere and directed by David Ostry.

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