Half Nelson

Is Half Nelson right for your family?

Movie 2006 107 min

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.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. R (US)

Likely present: Family themesHeavy emotional contentEducational content

The title may contain heavy emotional themes and educational themes due to the description of an idealistic teacher with a secret life of addiction and his relationship with a student.

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