Freedom Writers

Name: Freedom Writers
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2007-01-05
Duration: 2 h 3 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April Hernandez Castillo

2007·Movie·PG-13·123 min·★ 7.9(2,431)

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“Their story. Their world. Their future.”

A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

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Japan	U-NEXT	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers is a 2007 English-language crime and drama film directed by Richard LaGravenese. The cast is led by Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

Freedom Writers was produced by Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, and Kernos and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on January 5, 2007, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $21 million, it went on to gross $43 million worldwide.

Director: Richard LaGravenese
Writers: Richard LaGravenese
Release date: January 5, 2007
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Germany, United States of America
Budget: $21 million
Box office: $43 million
Production: Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, Kernos

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Freedom Writers cast & crew

Freedom Writers was directed by Richard LaGravenese and written by Richard LaGravenese.

The cast features Hilary Swank as Erin Gruwell, Patrick Dempsey as Scott Casey, Scott Glenn as Steve Gruwell, Imelda Staunton as Margaret Campbell, April Hernandez Castillo as Eva Benitez, and Mario as Andre Bryant.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Jim Denault, and it was produced by Michael Shamberg and Danny DeVito.

Is Freedom Writers worth watching?

Freedom Writers holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 2,431 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Freedom Writers is worth a place on your watchlist.

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