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UpdatedNovember 12, 2025

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GenreCrime

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About

Freedom Writers is a 2007 American drama film based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary. It follows the story of a teacher, Erin Gruwell, who empowers her at-risk students to strive for academic success and embrace tolerance.

Details

Release Date: Fri, Jan 5, 2007

Budget: $21,000,000

Box Office: $43,095,175

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Movies Like Freedom Writers

Dead Poets Society

Coach Carter

Dangerous Minds

Stand and Deliver

The Great Debaters

Take the Lead