Half Nelson
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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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free.
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Frequently asked questions about Half Nelson
Where can I watch Half Nelson in the United States?
Half Nelson is available to stream on fuboTV, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Half Nelson for free?
Half Nelson streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Half Nelson?
Half Nelson scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Half Nelson?
Half Nelson stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima, and Monique Gabriela Curnen. Ryan Fleck is the director.
How long is Half Nelson?
Half Nelson runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).
When did Half Nelson come out?
Half Nelson was released on August 11, 2006.
Which studio made Half Nelson?
Half Nelson was produced by Hunting Lane Films, Journeyman Pictures, and Original Media in the United States.
What was the budget for Half Nelson?
Half Nelson was made on a budget of $700,000.
How much did Half Nelson make at the box office?
Half Nelson grossed $4,911,725 worldwide, against a budget of $700,000.
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.