Movie

Lean On Me

“Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.”

★ 7.3(344)19891h 48m

Lean On Me is streaming on Starz Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John G. Avildsen
Release date: 1989-03-03
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $31,906,454
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Norman Twain Productions

Lean On Me — trailer

About Lean On Me

Lean On Me is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd and Robert Guillaume. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 344 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lean On Me in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents. Autocratic to a fault, this real-life educator put it all on the line.

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Principal Joe Clark

Beverly Todd

Ms. Levias

Robert Guillaume

Dr. Frank Napier

Ethan Phillips

Mr. Rosenberg

Lynne Thigpen

Leonna Barrett

Michael Beach

Mr. Darnell

Tony Todd

Mr. William Wright

Karen Malina White

Kaneesha Carter

Alan North

Mayor Don Bottman

Robin Bartlett

Mrs. Elliott

Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Mrs. Powers

Sloane Shelton

Mrs. Hamilton

Themes & keywords

high schoolviolence in schoolsbased on true storygangdrug dealingschool principalpublic education

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lean On Me in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Lean On Me on Starz Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Lean On Me on Netflix?+

Lean On Me is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Starz Amazon Channel.

How long is Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me stars Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Ethan Phillips and Lynne Thigpen.

When did Lean On Me come out?+

Lean On Me is a 1989 movie directed by John G. Avildsen.

What genre is Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me is Drama film.

Who directed Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me was directed by John G. Avildsen.