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Half Nelson

2006 · 107 min · Director: Ryan Fleck

Half Nelson (2006) is a drama film, directed by Ryan Fleck. It stars Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 107-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Half Nelson Is About

Ryan Fleck's 2006 film follows a man teaching history in Brooklyn. One of his students sees him using drugs. The two form an odd friendship. The film refuses the pattern of the saviour teacher; the narrative neither excuses addiction nor dramatises it. Ryan Gosling was nominated for an Academy Award. The budget was small. It was developed from a short film. Who it's for: those who like spare independent drama. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a clear close; the film offers no solution.

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What is Half Nelson about?

Ryan Fleck's 2006 film follows a man teaching history in Brooklyn. One of his students sees him using drugs.

Where can I watch Half Nelson?

Half Nelson is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Half Nelson?

Half Nelson runs for 107 minutes (1h 47m).

When did Half Nelson come out?

Half Nelson was released in 2006.

Who directed Half Nelson?

Half Nelson was directed by Ryan Fleck.

Who stars in Half Nelson?

Half Nelson stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima.

What is Half Nelson's rating?

Half Nelson holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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