Half Nelson
“Secrets don't let go.”
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.
Where to watch Half Nelson in India
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Where is Half Nelson streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | YouTube, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Half Nelson
Half Nelson is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Ryan Fleck. The cast is led by Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1000 ratings.
Half Nelson was produced by Hunting Lane Films, Journeyman Pictures, and Original Media and made in United States of America. It was released on August 11, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ryan Fleck
- Writers
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Release date
- August 11, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Hunting Lane Films, Journeyman Pictures, Original Media
Half Nelson cast & crew
Half Nelson was directed by Ryan Fleck and written by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
The cast features Ryan Gosling as Dan Dunne, Shareeka Epps as Drey, Anthony Mackie as Frank, Jeff Lima as Roodly, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Isabel, and Tina Holmes as Rachel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kevin Drew, cinematography is by Andrij Parekh, and it was produced by Anna Boden and Charlie Corwin.
Is Half Nelson worth watching?
Half Nelson holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,010 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Half Nelson is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Half Nelson
Ryan Gosling
Dan Dunne
Shareeka Epps
Drey
Anthony Mackie
Frank
Jeff Lima
Roodly
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Isabel
Tina Holmes
Rachel
Nathan Corbett
Terrance
Tyra Kwao-Vovo
Stacy
Rosemary Ledee
Gina
Tristan Mack Wilds
Jamal
Bryce Silver
Bernard
Kaela C. Pabon
Lena
Half Nelson — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Half Nelson in India?
Half Nelson is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Half Nelson in the US?
In the US, Half Nelson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸Where can I watch Half Nelson in the UK?
In the UK, Half Nelson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Half Nelson in?
Half Nelson is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Half Nelson?
Half Nelson runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Half Nelson rated?
Half Nelson is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,010 ratings.
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