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Half Nelson (2006)
7.4
Ratings: 7.4/10 from 31,727 users
Metascore:
85/100
Reviews: 162 user | 187 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com
An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret. Director:Ryan Fleck |
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| Jeff Lima | ... | ||
| Shareeka Epps | ... | ||
| Nathan Corbett | ... | ||
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Tyra Kwao-Vovo | ... | |
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Rosemary Ledee | ... | |
| Tristan Wilds | ... | ||
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Bryce Silver | ... | |
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Kaela C. Pabon | ... | |
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Erica Rivera | ... |
Erika
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| Stephanie Bast | ... | ||
| Eleanor Hutchins | ... | ||
| Sebastian Sozzi | ... | ||
| Tina Holmes | ... | ||
| Karen Chilton | ... | ||
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Young Caucasian Dan Dunne teaches history and coaches the girls basketball team at a Brooklyn high school populated primarily by black and Hispanic students. To the chagrin of his superiors, Dan bucks the outlined curriculum of historical facts in favor of the philosophy of historical events, generally discussing the concept of dialectics. As such, he captures the imagination of his students, at least in the classroom. Outside of the classroom, Dan's life is in shambles. He has a distant but cordial relationship with his family. He uses illicit drugs rampantly. Although his former girlfriend Rachel was able to clean up her drug habit, Dan believes that rehab will not work for him. Due to a combination of these issues, he treats women poorly. Thirteen year old Drey is a student in his class and a player on his basketball team. Drey has her own problems. Her parents are divorced, with... Written by Huggo
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Secrets don't let go.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for drug content throughout, language and some sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Half Nelson - Encurralados See more »Box Office
Budget:
$700,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$53,983 (USA) (13 August 2006)Gross:
$2,694,973 (USA) (10 December 2006)Company Credits
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Runtime:
USA: (Sundance Film Festival)Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Dan: What?
Isabel: I was looking through your books. Che in Africa?
Dan: So?
Isabel: The Communist Manifesto?
Dan: If I had a copy of Mein Kampf, would that make me a Nazi?
Isabel: [Eating leftover dinner] You know, this is really good. Very tasty.
Dan: You should try it warm.
Isabel: Well, you don't have a copy of Mein Kampf, but if you did, then yes, I'd ask if you were a Nazi.
Dan: Maybe I'm hiding it.
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Written by William Staler / Defiance, Ohio
Performed by Jeremy L. Balon (as Remy Balon)
Courtesy of TC1 Productions See more »
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Trivia
(According to the filmmakers' commentary on the DVD) the film was shot hand-held, except for a short sequence in Dan Dunne's apartment. The sequence in Dunne's apartment happens when he is not there, and it contains all static shots. These static shots were shot on a tripod. See more »Quotes
Isabel: Are you a communist?Dan: What?
Isabel: I was looking through your books. Che in Africa?
Dan: So?
Isabel: The Communist Manifesto?
Dan: If I had a copy of Mein Kampf, would that make me a Nazi?
Isabel: [Eating leftover dinner] You know, this is really good. Very tasty.
Dan: You should try it warm.
Isabel: Well, you don't have a copy of Mein Kampf, but if you did, then yes, I'd ask if you were a Nazi.
Dan: Maybe I'm hiding it.
[...]
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Connections
Referenced in "The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Fast & Furious/Adventureland/Sugar (#1.6)" (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"Chad's Favorite Song"Written by William Staler / Defiance, Ohio
Performed by Jeremy L. Balon (as Remy Balon)
Courtesy of TC1 Productions See more »
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