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Half Nelson

“Secrets don't let go.”

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 998 votes

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.

Director
Ryan Fleck
Release date
Aug 11, 2006
Original language
English
Origin
United States

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Where to Stream Half Nelson by Country

United States
Streaming on Prime Video, fuboTV, Fandango at Home FreeRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video FreeRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
India
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Canada
Streaming on Prime Video, Tubi, Pluto TVRent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies, CosmoGo
Australia
Streaming on SBS On Demand

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Half Nelson release dates by country

Half Nelson was released in cinemas on Aug 11, 2006 (United States).

World premiere: Jan 23, 2006 (Sundance Film Festival)

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United StatesAug 11, 2006 (limited)—R
United KingdomFeb 23, 2007—15
CanadaAug 11, 2006 (limited)—R
DenmarkAug 11, 2006—15
FinlandAug 11, 2006—K-12
SwedenAug 11, 2006 (limited)—15
PortugalFeb 22, 2007—M/16
GreeceMar 29, 2007——

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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