Freedom Writers
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom Writers
Where can I watch Freedom Writers in the United States?
Freedom Writers is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Freedom Writers for free?
Freedom Writers streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers scores 7.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers stars Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, and April Hernandez Castillo. Richard LaGravenese is the director.
How long is Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).
When did Freedom Writers come out?
Freedom Writers was released on January 5, 2007.
Which studio made Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers was produced by Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, and Kernos in Germany and the United States.
What was the budget for Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers was made on a budget of $21,000,000.
How much did Freedom Writers make at the box office?
Freedom Writers grossed $43,095,175 worldwide, against a budget of $21,000,000.
What languages is Freedom Writers in?
Freedom Writers is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.