Half Nelson

Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan leads a secret life of addiction that most of his students will never know. But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of Dan's secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.

Keywords

  • Arthouse
  • Addiction
  • community
  • drugs
  • education
  • school
  • social drama
  • work
  • youth

Actors

  • Ryan Gosling
  • Jeff Lima
  • Shareeka Epps
  • Nathan Corbett

Director

  • Ryan Fleck

Drama


1h 42min


12 FSK

DE

United States of America
2006
Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan leads a secret life of addiction that most of his students will never know.

Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan leads a secret life of addiction that most of his students will never know.


But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of Dan's secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.

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Cast & Crew