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Half Nelson

6.620061h 47mRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorRyan Fleck
WritersAnna Boden·Ryan Fleck
ProducersAnna Boden·Charlie Corwin

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Cast · Directed by Ryan Fleck

Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Dan Dunne
Shareeka Epps
Shareeka Epps
Drey
Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie
Frank
Jeff Lima
Jeff Lima
Roodly
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Isabel
Tina Holmes
Tina Holmes
Rachel
Nathan Corbett
Nathan Corbett
Terrance
Tyra Kwao-Vovo
Tyra Kwao-Vovo
Stacy
Rosemary Ledee
Rosemary Ledee
Gina
Tristan Mack Wilds
Tristan Mack Wilds
Jamal
Bryce Silver
Bryce Silver
Bernard
Kaela C. Pabon
Kaela C. Pabon
Lena

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Half Nelson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Half Nelson?

Half Nelson is streaming on fuboTV and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Half Nelson on Netflix?

No, Half Nelson is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and YouTube TV.

Is Half Nelson on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Half Nelson isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on fuboTV and YouTube TV instead.

Where can I watch Half Nelson for free?

Half Nelson is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.