Freedom Writers (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2007, Freedom Writers is a drama and crime film directed by Richard LaGravenese, running about 123 minutes. “Their story. Their world. Their future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
Who’s in it. Freedom Writers stars Hilary Swank as Erin Gruwell, Scott Glenn as Steve Gruwell, Imelda Staunton as Margaret Campbell and Patrick Dempsey as Scott Casey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Freedom Writers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43.1M 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 Freedom Writers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freedom Writers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freedom Writers (2007)?
- In US, Freedom Writers 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 Freedom Writers worth watching?
- Freedom Writers holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Freedom Writers?
- Freedom Writers stars Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey and Mario.
- When was Freedom Writers released?
- Freedom Writers was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.