The Ron Clark Story

Name: The Ron Clark Story
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-08-13
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Matthew Perry, Ernie Hudson, Melissa De Sousa, Hannah Hodson, Brandon Mychal Smith

2006·Movie·PG·90 min·★ 7.6(194)

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“No one believed in them. Except him.”

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

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About The Ron Clark Story

The Ron Clark Story is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Randa Haines. The cast is led by Matthew Perry, Ernie Hudson, Melissa De Sousa. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

The Ron Clark Story was produced by Old Beantown Films, Alberta Film Entertainment, and Granada Entertainment and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on August 13, 2006, and carries a PG certification.

Director: Randa Haines
Writers: Annie DeYoung, Max Enscoe
Release date: August 13, 2006
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: Canada, United States of America
Production: Old Beantown Films, Alberta Film Entertainment, Granada Entertainment

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The Ron Clark Story cast & crew

The Ron Clark Story was directed by Randa Haines and written by Annie DeYoung and Max Enscoe.

The cast features Matthew Perry as Ron Clark, Ernie Hudson as Principal Turner, Melissa De Sousa as Marissa Vega, Hannah Hodson as Shameika Wallace, Brandon Mychal Smith as Tayshawn, and Micah Williams as Julio Vasquez.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Derick V. Underschultz and it was produced by Tom Cox and Craig McNeil.

Is The Ron Clark Story worth watching?

The Ron Clark Story holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 194 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Ron Clark Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Ron Clark Story

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