Half Nelson
"Secrets don't let go"
Originally released in 2006. Half Nelson is a drama film. directed by Ryan Fleck.
Starring Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, and Anthony Mackie
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (923 votes)
Budget
$700K
Production budget
Box Office
$4.9M
7.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $700,000
- Revenue
- $4,911,725
Production Companies
- Hunting Lane Films
- Journeyman Pictures
- Original Media
- Silverwood Films
- Traction Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half Nelson about?
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 thing...
Who directed Half Nelson?
Half Nelson was directed by Ryan Fleck.
How long is Half Nelson?
Half Nelson has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Half Nelson released?
Half Nelson was released on August 11, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Half Nelson?
The main cast of Half Nelson includes Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima, Monique Gabriela Curnen.
Is Half Nelson worth watching?
Half Nelson has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 923 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.