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Feature film — 2006

Half Nelson (2006)

6.71h 47mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 1,009 votes.

Hunting Lane Films / Journeyman Pictures / Original Media / Silverwood Films / Traction Media

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Director: Ryan Fleck

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Cast & crew

Ryan Gosling as Dan Dunne

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps as Drey

Shareeka Epps

Drey

Anthony Mackie as Frank

Anthony Mackie

Frank

Jeff Lima as Roodly

Jeff Lima

Roodly

Monique Gabriela Curnen as Isabel

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Isabel

Tina Holmes as Rachel

Tina Holmes

Rachel

Nathan Corbett as Terrance

Nathan Corbett

Terrance

T

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

Stacy

R

Rosemary Ledee

Gina

Tristan Mack Wilds as Jamal

Tristan Mack Wilds

Jamal

B

Bryce Silver

Bernard

K

Kaela C. Pabon

Lena

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