Movie

Half Nelson

“Secrets don't let go”

★ 6.6(959)20061h 47m

Half Nelson is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and CosmoGo in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Half Nelson

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Ryan Fleck
Release date: 2006-08-11
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $4,911,725
Budget: $700,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hunting Lane Films

Half Nelson — trailer

About Half Nelson

Half Nelson is a 2006 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ryan Fleck, starring Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps and Anthony Mackie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 959 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Half Nelson in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 makes a startling discovery of his secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.

Cast

Ryan Gosling

Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps

Drey

Anthony Mackie

Frank

Jeff Lima

Roodly

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Isabel

Tina Holmes

Rachel

Nathan Corbett

Terrance

Tyra Kwao-Vovo

Stacy

Rosemary Ledee

Gina

Tristan Mack Wilds

Jamal

Bryce Silver

Bernard

Kaela C. Pabon

Lena

Themes & keywords

prisonnew york citysportsdateex-girlfriendclassghettobicyclebasketballcrackteachertheftalcoholicliberaljunior high school

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Half Nelson in Canada?+

In Canada, Half Nelson is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and CosmoGo. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Half Nelson on Netflix?+

Half Nelson is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Half Nelson?+

Half Nelson has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Half Nelson?+

Half Nelson stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima and Monique Gabriela Curnen.

When did Half Nelson come out?+

Half Nelson is a 2006 movie directed by Ryan Fleck.

What genre is Half Nelson?+

Half Nelson is Drama film.

Who directed Half Nelson?+

Half Nelson was directed by Ryan Fleck.