Half Nelson (2006)
Overview
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
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | YouTube | CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV | — |
| Ireland | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | JustWatch TV | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +1 |
| Italy | The Film Club | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, CHILI | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, CHILI |
| Netherlands | Canal+, Film1, KPN | — | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Half Nelson in 12 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Half Nelson about?
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. Half Nelson is a Drama movie, released on 2006-08-11, runtime 107 minutes.
Is Half Nelson worth watching?
TMDB users rate Half Nelson 6.7 out of 10 from 1,009 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Half Nelson?
In the United States, Half Nelson streams on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ryan Fleck
Cast
- Ryan Gosling as Dan Dunne
- Shareeka Epps as Drey
- Anthony Mackie as Frank
- Jeff Lima as Roodly
- Monique Gabriela Curnen as Isabel
- Tina Holmes as Rachel
- Nathan Corbett as Terrance
- Tyra Kwao-Vovo as Stacy
- Rosemary Ledee as Gina
- Tristan Mack Wilds as Jamal
- Bryce Silver as Bernard
- Kaela C. Pabon as Lena
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from Half Nelson on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.