Half Nelson
Daily movie popularity · Oct 15, 2026
Half Nelson
Half Nelson is a 2006 American drama film about a middle-school teacher, Dan Dunne, who forms a unique friendship with a student after she uncovers his drug habit. The film was directed by Ryan Fleck and stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, and Anthony Mackie.
ReleasedAug 11, 2006
Budget$700,000
Box Office$5M
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Ryan Gosling
Dan Dunne
6.9
2
Anthony Mackie
Frank
2.2
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Denis O'Hare
Jimbo
1.0
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Jay O. Sanders
Russ Dunne
0.5
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Tristan Mack Wilds
Jamal
0.4
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Ron Cephas Jones
Mr. Dickinson
0.3
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