Half Nelson (2006)

  • R
  • 01/23/2006 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 47m

Secrets don't let go

Overview

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.

Ryan Fleck

Director, Writer

Anna Boden

Writer

Cast

Ryan Gosling's headshot

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne
Shareeka Epps's headshot

Shareeka Epps

Drey
Anthony Mackie's headshot

Anthony Mackie

Frank
Jeff Lima's headshot

Jeff Lima

Roodly
Monique Gabriela Curnen's headshot

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Isabel
Tina Holmes's headshot

Tina Holmes

Rachel
Nathan Corbett's headshot

Nathan Corbett

Terrance
Tyra Kwao-Vovo's headshot

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

Stacy

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