Half Nelson 2006

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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 bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.

Ryan Gosling

as Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps

as Drey

Anthony Mackie

as Frank

Jeff Lima

as Roodly

Tina Holmes

as Rachel

Nathan Corbett

as Terrance

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

as Stacy

Rosemary Ledee

as Gina

Director:

Ryan Fleck

Writer:

Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2006 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

107 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

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.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Half Nelson

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Ryan Gosling

as Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps

as Drey

Anthony Mackie

as Frank

Jeff Lima

as Roodly

Tina Holmes

as Rachel

Nathan Corbett

as Terrance

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

as Stacy

Rosemary Ledee

as Gina

Bryce Silver

as Bernard

Kaela C. Pabon

as Lena

Erica Rivera

as Erika

Stephanie Bast

as Vanessa

Eleanor Hutchins

as Simone

Sebastian Sozzi

as Javier

Karen Chilton

as Karen

Starla Benford

as Principal Henderson

Denis O'Hare

as Jimbo

Deidre Goodwin

as Tina

Collins Pennie

as Mike

Deborah Rush

as Jo Dunne

Jay O. Sanders

as Russ Dunne

David Easton

as Jeff Dunne

Nicole Vicius

as Cindy

Ron Cephas Jones

as Mr. Dickinson

Sharon Washington

as Suzanne

Matt Kerr

as Mr. Light

Adepero Oduye

as Crack Smoker

Thaddeus Daniels

as Referee

Susan Kerner

as Motel Slow Dancer

Stanton Davis

as Trumpet Player

Katie Nehra

as Woman with Camera

Steve Kursh

as Man on Bed

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