Half Nelson (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2006, Half Nelson is a drama film directed by Ryan Fleck, running about 107 minutes. “Secrets don't let go” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Half Nelson stars Ryan Gosling as Dan Dunne, Shareeka Epps as Drey, Anthony Mackie as Frank and Jeff Lima as Roodly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Half Nelson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half Nelson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half Nelson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half Nelson (2006)?
- In US, Half Nelson is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Half Nelson worth watching?
- Half Nelson holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half Nelson?
- Half Nelson stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima and Monique Gabriela Curnen.
- When was Half Nelson released?
- Half Nelson was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.