Half Nelson

Synopsis

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 (US)

Cast

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps

Drey

Anthony Mackie

Frank

Jeff Lima

Roodly

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Isabel

Tina Holmes

Rachel

Nathan Corbett

Terrance

TK

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

Stacy

RL

Rosemary Ledee

Gina

Tristan Mack Wilds

Jamal

BS

Bryce Silver

Bernard

KC

Kaela C. Pabon

Lena

ER

Erica Rivera

Erika

Stephanie Bast

Vanessa