Lean On Me 1989
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SplatWhen principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents. Autocratic to a fault, this real-life educator put it all on the line.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Principal Joe Clark
as Ms. Levias
as Dr. Frank Napier
as Mr. Rosenberg
as Leonna Barrett
as Mr. Darnell
as Mr. William Wright
as Kaneesha Carter
as Mayor Don Bottman
as Mrs. Elliott
Director:
Writer:
Michael Schiffer
Stars:
Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Ethan Phillips, Lynne Thigpen, Michael Beach, Tony Todd, Karen Malina White, Alan North, Robin Bartlett,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Lean On Me
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Principal Joe Clark
as Ms. Levias
as Dr. Frank Napier
as Mr. Rosenberg
as Leonna Barrett
as Mr. Darnell
as Mr. William Wright
as Kaneesha Carter
as Mayor Don Bottman
as Mrs. Elliott
as Mrs. Powers
as Mrs. Hamilton
as Thomas Sams
as Maria
as Mrs. Santos
as Mrs. Carter
as Mr. O'Malley
as Fire Chief Gaines
as Mr. Zirella
as George
as Ellen
as Chita
as Hoodlum at Microphone
as Mr. Lott
as Conchita
as Markus
as Burger Joint Manager
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