In 1930s Edinburgh, a liberal arts teacher with a magnetic personality and an unconventional view of education becomes an icon for a group of students selected to follow her singular teaching method. Miss Jean Brodie is charismatic and passionate, but her unorthodox approach generates both admiration and controversy as she challenges the rigid norms of the school and society.
As the "Brodies," as she calls her loyal disciples, delve into her world of ideas and experiences, the relationship between the teacher and her students intensifies. Miss Brodie seeks not only to educate young women academically but also to influence their lives, urging them to embrace independence and live boldly. However, the devotion her students feel for her can be a double-edged sword.
Over time, the connection becomes complex: Miss Brodie's influence begins to clash with her students' own interests, and loyalties are put to the test. An unexpected betrayal and a whirlwind of emotions trigger a crisis that could dismantle the world she has carefully constructed. Through power struggles and moral dilemmas, the film examines the struggle between individual freedom and conformity, highlighting the cost of blind devotion to a charismatic figure.