Half Nelson 2006
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SplatDespite 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 bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Dan Dunne
as Drey
as Frank
as Roodly
as Isabel
as Rachel
as Terrance
as Stacy
as Gina
as Jamal
Director:
Writer:
Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Stars:
Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Tina Holmes, Nathan Corbett, Tyra Kwao-Vovo, Rosemary Ledee, Tristan Mack Wilds,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2006 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
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
Half Nelson
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Dan Dunne
as Drey
as Frank
as Roodly
as Isabel
as Rachel
as Terrance
as Stacy
as Gina
as Jamal
as Bernard
as Lena
as Erika
as Vanessa
as Simone
as Javier
as Karen
as Principal Henderson
as Jimbo
as Tina
as Mike
as Jo Dunne
as Russ Dunne
as Jeff Dunne
as Cindy
as Earle
as Mr. Dickinson
as Charles
as Rose
as Suzanne
as Mr. Light
as Crack Smoker
as Referee
as Motel Slow Dancer
as Trumpet Player
as Woman with Camera
as Man on Bed
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