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Half Nelson

19851h 35mMovieTV MovieComedyDrama

Rocky Nelson is a New York cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the directors think that he is too short to be an actor.…

DirectorArthur Allan Seidelman

WriterGlen A. Larson

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Cast · Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman

Joe Pesci

Victoria Jackson

Victoria Jackson

Fred Williamson

Fred Williamson

Dean Martin

Morgan Brittany

Morgan Brittany

Terry Kiser

George Wyner

Gary Lockwood

Mills Watson

Rory Calhoun

Larry Holmes

John Matuszak

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Which OTT platform streams Half Nelson?

Half Nelson isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Half Nelson on Netflix?

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Is Half Nelson on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Half Nelson for free?

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What is the OTT release date for Half Nelson?

Half Nelson hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 12, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.