Half Nelson

Secrets don't let go.

20061h 47m6.7(997 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne leads a secret life of addiction that the majority of his students will never know. But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of his secret life, causing a tenuous…

Half Nelson (2006) is a drama film directed by Ryan Fleck. It stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, and Anthony Mackie. The film runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 997 votes.

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Director

Ryan Fleck

Cast

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps

Drey

Anthony Mackie

Frank

Jeff Lima

Roodly

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Isabel

Tina Holmes

Rachel

Nathan Corbett

Terrance

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Where can I watch Half Nelson?

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Who stars in Half Nelson?

Half Nelson stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, and Jeff Lima, and was directed by Ryan Fleck.

How long is Half Nelson?

Half Nelson has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes.

When did Half Nelson come out?

Half Nelson was released in 2006.

What genre is Half Nelson?

Half Nelson is a drama film.

Is Half Nelson worth watching?

Half Nelson holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.