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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.
Half Nelson is a film that explores themes of prison, new york city, sports. It also touches on date and ex-girlfriend and class.
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Director
Ryan Fleck
Cast
Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Tina Holmes, Nathan Corbett, Tyra Kwao-Vovo, Rosemary Ledee, Tristan Mack Wilds
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Half Nelson
You can watch Half Nelson (2006) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.6/10
RT Critics
91%
Metacritic
Director
Ryan Fleck
Cast
Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Tina Holmes, Nathan Corbett, Tyra Kwao-Vovo, Rosemary Ledee, Tristan Mack Wilds
15 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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