Half Nelson (2006)

6.6/10 • 107 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Ryan Gosling

Shareeka Epps

Anthony Mackie

Jeff Lima

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Tina Holmes

Nathan Corbett

Terrance

Tristan Mack Wilds

Jamal

Stephanie Bast

Eleanor Hutchins

Sebastian Sozzi

Karen Chilton

Starla Benford

Principal Henderson

Denis O'Hare

Deidre Goodwin

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