Freedom Writers
2007, English. Directed by Richard LaGravenese.
Their story. Their world. Their future.
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Freedom Writers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard LaGraveneseDirector
- Hilary SwankErin Gruwell
- Patrick DempseyScott Casey
- Scott GlennSteve Gruwell
- Imelda StauntonMargaret Campbell
- April Hernandez CastilloEva Benitez
- MarioAndre Bryant
- Kristin HerreraGloria Munez
- Jaclyn NganSindy
- Sergio MontalvoAlejandro Santiago
- Jason FinnMarcus
- Deance WyattJamal Hill
- Vanetta SmithBrandy Ross
Details
- Released
- 5 January 2007
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Richard LaGravenese
- Budget
- $21M
- Box office
- $43M
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What Freedom Writers is based on
Freedom Writers is based on The Freedom Writers Diary, a novel by Erin Gruwell, published by Random House.
Novel
The Freedom Writers Diary
By Erin Gruwell
Published by Random House
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Freedom Writers: quick answers
Is Freedom Writers worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 2,523 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Freedom Writers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Freedom Writers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Freedom Writers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Freedom Writers is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Freedom Writers on?
Freedom Writers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Freedom Writers?
If you liked Freedom Writers, try The Hate U Give, Disgrace, Once Upon a Time in America.
Who directed Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers (2007) was directed by Richard LaGravenese and stars Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn.
What is Freedom Writers based on?
Freedom Writers is based on The Freedom Writers Diary, a novel by Erin Gruwell, published by Random House.