Half Nelson (2006)
Directed by Ryan Fleck · 107 min · Drama
50.7 TOPICAL score · #1,876 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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 (2006, directed by Ryan Fleck) has a TOPICAL score of 50.7 - ranked 1,876 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and awards, and lowest on historical impact. It won 2 awards from 12 nominations, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. Critics: 91% on Rotten Tomatoes · Metacritic 85. Audiences: TMDB 6.6/10 (1,001 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 23 languages.
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- Critics91% on Rotten Tomatoes · Metacritic 85
- AudienceTMDB 6.6/10 (1,001 ratings)
- Awards2 wins, 12 nominations - incl. Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead; Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 23 languages
- Still read22,445 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Ryan Gosling (actor #58), Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie (actor #853), Jeff Lima