Dangerous Minds (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1995, Dangerous Minds is a thriller and drama film directed by John N. Smith, running about 99 minutes. “She broke the rules... and changed their lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Minds stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Louanne Johnson, George Dzundza as Hal Griffith, Courtney B. Vance as Mr. George Grandey and Robin Bartlett as Mrs. Carla Nichols, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dangerous Minds has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $179.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Minds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Minds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Minds (1995)?
- In US, Dangerous Minds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dangerous Minds worth watching?
- Dangerous Minds holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dangerous Minds?
- Dangerous Minds stars Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett and John Neville.
- When was Dangerous Minds released?
- Dangerous Minds was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
