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Half Nelson (2006)

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.

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Cast

Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps in Half Nelson

Shareeka Epps

Drey

Anthony Mackie in Half Nelson

Anthony Mackie

Frank

Jeff Lima in Half Nelson

Jeff Lima

Roodly

Monique Gabriela Curnen in Half Nelson

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Isabel

Tina Holmes in Half Nelson

Tina Holmes

Rachel

Nathan Corbett in Half Nelson

Nathan Corbett

Terrance

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

Stacy

Rosemary Ledee

Gina

Tristan Mack Wilds in Half Nelson

Tristan Mack Wilds

Jamal

Bryce Silver

Bernard

Kaela C. Pabon

Lena

Erica Rivera

Erika

Stephanie Bast in Half Nelson

Stephanie Bast

Vanessa

Eleanor Hutchins in Half Nelson

Eleanor Hutchins

Simone

Sebastian Sozzi in Half Nelson

Sebastian Sozzi

Javier

Karen Chilton in Half Nelson

Karen Chilton

Karen

Starla Benford in Half Nelson

Starla Benford

Principal Henderson

Denis O'Hare in Half Nelson

Denis O'Hare

Jimbo

Deidre Goodwin in Half Nelson

Deidre Goodwin

Tina

Collins Pennie in Half Nelson

Collins Pennie

Mike

Deborah Rush in Half Nelson

Deborah Rush

Jo Dunne

Jay O. Sanders in Half Nelson

Jay O. Sanders

Russ Dunne

David Easton

Jeff Dunne

Nicole Vicius in Half Nelson

Nicole Vicius

Cindy

Raymond Anthony Thomas in Half Nelson

Raymond Anthony Thomas

Earle

Ron Cephas Jones in Half Nelson

Ron Cephas Jones

Mr. Dickinson

Christopher Williamson

Charles

Leslie Eva Glaser in Half Nelson

Leslie Eva Glaser

Rose

Sharon Washington in Half Nelson

Sharon Washington

Suzanne

Matt Kerr

Mr. Light

Adepero Oduye in Half Nelson

Adepero Oduye

Crack Smoker

Thaddeus Daniels in Half Nelson

Thaddeus Daniels

Referee

Susan Kerner

Motel Slow Dancer

Stanton Davis

Trumpet Player

Katie Nehra in Half Nelson

Katie Nehra

Woman with Camera

Steve Kursh

Man on Bed

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FAQ

When was Half Nelson released?

Half Nelson was released on August 11, 2006.

How long is Half Nelson?

Half Nelson runs for 1h 47m.

What is the rating for Half Nelson?

Half Nelson has an average rating of 6.6/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Half Nelson?

Half Nelson is classified as Drama.

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