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Dangerous Minds

7.019951h 39mRMovieDrama

Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When…

DirectorJohn N. Smith
WritersRonald Bass·Elaine May
ProducersSandra Rabins·Kate Guinzburg

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John N. Smith

MPMichelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Louanne Johnson
GDGeorge Dzundza
George Dzundza
Hal Griffith
CVCourtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Mr. George Grandey
RBRobin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Carla Nichols
BWBeatrice Winde
Beatrice Winde
Mary Benton
JNJohn Neville
John Neville
Waiter
LTLorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint
Irene Roberts
RSRenoly Santiago
Renoly Santiago
Raul Sanchero
WDWade Dominguez
Wade Dominguez
Emilio Ramirez
BHBruklin Harris
Bruklin Harris
Callie Roberts
MTMarcello Thedford
Marcello Thedford
Cornelius Bates
RA
Roberto Alvarez
Gusmaro Rivera

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Dangerous Minds — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dangerous Minds?

Dangerous Minds is streaming on Disney Plus and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dangerous Minds on Netflix?

No, Dangerous Minds is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus and Crave.

Is Dangerous Minds on Amazon Prime Video?

Dangerous Minds isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Dangerous Minds for free?

Dangerous Minds is available on Disney Plus and Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Dangerous Minds based on a true story?

Yes — Dangerous Minds is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).