Half Nelson
Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Secrets don't let go

6.6(895 votes)
2006
1h 47m
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.

Production

Hunting Lane Films, Journeyman Pictures, Original Media, Silverwood Films, Traction Media

Cast

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps

Shareeka Epps

Drey

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Frank

Jeff Lima

Jeff Lima

Roodly

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Isabel

Tina Holmes

Tina Holmes

Rachel

Nathan Corbett

Nathan Corbett

Terrance

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

Stacy

Rosemary Ledee

Rosemary Ledee

Gina

Tristan Mack Wilds

Tristan Mack Wilds

Jamal

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