Half Nelson

Half Nelson (2006)

Secrets don't let go

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.

star 6.6 7.1 85 91%
  • Release Date: 2006-08-11
  • Runtime: 1h 47min
  • Director: Ryan Fleck

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    Cast

    • Ryan Gosling

      Dan Dunne

    • Shareeka Epps

      Drey

    • Anthony Mackie

      Frank

    • Jeff Lima

      Roodly

    • Monique Gabriela Curnen

      Isabel

    • Tina Holmes

      Rachel

    • Nathan Corbett

      Terrance

    • Tyra Kwao-Vovo

      Stacy

    • Rosemary Ledee

      Gina

    • Tristan Mack Wilds

      Jamal

    • Bryce Silver

      Bernard

    • Kaela C. Pabon

      Lena

    • Erica Rivera

      Erika

    • Stephanie Bast

      Vanessa

    • Eleanor Hutchins

      Simone

    • Sebastian Sozzi

      Javier

    • Karen Chilton

      Karen

    • Starla Benford

      Principal Henderson

    • Denis O'Hare

      Jimbo

    • Deidre Goodwin

      Tina

    • Collins Pennie

      Mike

    • Deborah Rush

      Jo Dunne

    • Jay O. Sanders

      Russ Dunne

    • David Easton

      Jeff Dunne

    • Nicole Vicius

      Cindy

    • Raymond Anthony Thomas

      Earle

    • Ron Cephas Jones

      Mr. Dickinson

    • Christopher Williamson

      Charles

    • Leslie Eva Glaser

      Rose

    • Sharon Washington

      Suzanne

    • Matt Kerr

      Mr. Light

    • Adepero Oduye

      Crack Smoker

    • Thaddeus Daniels

      Referee

    • Susan Kerner

      Motel Slow Dancer

    • Stanton Davis

      Trumpet Player

    • Katie Nehra

      Woman with Camera

    • Steve Kursh

      Man on Bed

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