Trailer

Half Nelson (2006)

Drama

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.

Updated May 9 2020

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US -

2006-08-11

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FACTS

Runtime: 107 mins Revenue: $4,911,725 Budget: $700,000 Rating: 6.7 Tag Line: Secrets don't let go Homepage: Website

Cast

Jay O. Sanders

Russ

Nicole Vicius

Cindy

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne

Tina Holmes

Rachel

Deborah Rush

Jo

Jeff Lima

Roodly

Shareeka Epps

Drey

Nathan Corbett

Terrance