Debating Robert Lee (2004)

A group of jaded high school students sign up for a debate class taught by a tough, combative teacher from the Georgia Military Academy who teaches them that life is debate and DEBATE IS ...

Director:

Dan Polier

Writers:

Barry Klein, Dan Polier

Stars:

Daniel Letterle, Kaley Cuoco, Billy Kay

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Letterle	...	Matt Mann
Kaley Cuoco	...	Maralee Rodgers
Billy Kay	...	David Russell
Danielle Harris	...	Liz Bronner
Rachel Nichols	...	Trilby Moffat
Leonardo Nam	...	Jordan Kramer
Edwin Hodge	...	Elliot Davis
Luke Edwards	...	Michael Holland
Brad Bufanda	...	Richard Alanzo
Jonathan Hernandez	...	Danny Alonzao
Dale Midkiff	...	Robert Lee
Beau Bridges	...	Mr. Lee
Brian Kerwin	...	Gary Mann
A Martinez	...	Mr. Alonzo
Melinda Dillon	...	Mrs. Lee

Storyline

A group of jaded high school students sign up for a debate class taught by a tough, combative teacher from the Georgia Military Academy who teaches them that life is debate and DEBATE IS WAR.

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Plot Keywords:

dysfunctional family | drugs | tennis | debate | high school | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and a scene of drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Debate Team

Filming Locations:

Marymount College - 30800 Palos Verdos Drive E., Palos Verdes, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$450,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in The Making of, Debating Robert Lee (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Empty Seat"
Written and performed by Evan Peters, Daniel Sahagun, and Josh Binder

User Reviews

A solid cast and engaging plot makes for a great movie

Debating Robert Lee was recommended to me by a friend, and was definitely a movie worth watching. The characters were all well thought-out and well portrayed by the actors, while the plot moves swiftly along, never dragging on or losing focus.

The story itself (without spoilers) takes on topics such as tolerance, competition, and the search for acceptance. It deals easily with its subject matter and never becomes over-dramatic.

Other reviews here keep citing one particular scene as a time discrepancy; in my opinion, they're being overly critical. In no way does the scene exclude the possibility of the passage of time. Don't let a distasteful review and one measly scene ruin an otherwise good movie.