Half Nelson
2006, English. Directed by Ryan Fleck.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,006 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Half Nelson
Half Nelson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 August 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Budget
- $700K
- Box office
- $4.9M
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Half Nelson: quick answers
Is Half Nelson worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,006 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Half Nelson?
Half Nelson runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Half Nelson have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Half Nelson. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Half Nelson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Half Nelson is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Half Nelson on?
Half Nelson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India.
What movies are like Half Nelson?
If you liked Half Nelson, try The Basketball Diaries, The United States of Leland, The Mustang.
Who directed Half Nelson?
Half Nelson (2006) was directed by Ryan Fleck and stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie.