Half Nelson (2006)

Half Nelson (2006) is a Drama film directed by Ryan Fleck, rated 6.6/10 by 970 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): fuboTV, YouTube TV.

Directed by Ryan Fleck. Starring Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima, Monique Gabriela Curnen.