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Lean On Me

7.319891h 48mPG-13MovieDrama

When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers,…

DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
WriterMichael Schiffer
ProducersJohn G. Avildsen·Norman Twain

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 53 other countries

Lean On Me isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium and 49 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John G. Avildsen

MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Principal Joe Clark
BTBeverly Todd
Beverly Todd
Ms. Levias
RGRobert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume
Dr. Frank Napier
EPEthan Phillips
Ethan Phillips
Mr. Rosenberg
LTLynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen
Leonna Barrett
MBMichael Beach
Michael Beach
Mr. Darnell
TTTony Todd
Tony Todd
Mr. William Wright
KWKaren Malina White
Karen Malina White
Kaneesha Carter
ANAlan North
Alan North
Mayor Don Bottman
RBRobin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Elliott
SRSandra Reaves-Phillips
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Mrs. Powers
SSSloane Shelton
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Hamilton

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Lean On Me — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lean On Me?

Lean On Me isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Australia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Lean On Me on Netflix?

No, Lean On Me is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

Is Lean On Me on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lean On Me isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Lean On Me for free?

Lean On Me isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Lean On Me based on a true story?

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