Lean On Me
“Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.”
When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents. Autocratic to a fault, this real-life educator put it all on the line.
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Where is Lean On Me streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Lean On Me
Lean On Me is a 1989 English-language drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. The cast is led by Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Lean On Me was produced by Norman Twain Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 3, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers
- Michael Schiffer
- Release date
- March 3, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $32 million
- Production
- Norman Twain Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Lean On Me cast & crew
Lean On Me was directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Michael Schiffer.
The cast features Morgan Freeman as Principal Joe Clark, Beverly Todd as Ms. Levias, Robert Guillaume as Dr. Frank Napier, Ethan Phillips as Mr. Rosenberg, Lynne Thigpen as Leonna Barrett, and Michael Beach as Mr. Darnell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Victor Hammer, and it was produced by Norman Twain and John G. Avildsen.
Is Lean On Me worth watching?
Lean On Me holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 344 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Lean On Me is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lean On Me
Lean On Me isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Lean On Me
Morgan Freeman
Principal Joe Clark
Beverly Todd
Ms. Levias
Robert Guillaume
Dr. Frank Napier
Ethan Phillips
Mr. Rosenberg
Lynne Thigpen
Leonna Barrett
Michael Beach
Mr. Darnell
Tony Todd
Mr. William Wright
Karen Malina White
Kaneesha Carter
Alan North
Mayor Don Bottman
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Elliott
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Mrs. Powers
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Hamilton
Lean On Me — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lean On Me in United States?
Lean On Me is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Lean On Me in?
Lean On Me is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lean On Me?
Lean On Me runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Lean On Me rated?
Lean On Me is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 344 ratings.
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