How long is Half Nelson?

Half Nelson is 1 hr 46 min long.

Who is Dan Dunne in Half Nelson?

Ryan Gosling plays Dan Dunne in the film.

What is Half Nelson about?

Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling) is a history teacher at a Brooklyn school. Though well-liked by his students and colleagues, he secretly spends his evenings hopping bars and getting high. A female student named Drey (Shareeka Epps) catches him in a drug-induced haze after a basketball game, and the two strike up an unlikely friendship. As he struggles with his addiction, Dan tries to act as a mentor to the girl, whose brother is serving time for dealing drugs.

Half Nelson

Name: Half Nelson
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-08-11
Duration: 106
Rating: 82

R 1 hr 46 min

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How long is Half Nelson?: Half Nelson is 1 hr 46 min long.

Who directed Half Nelson?: Ryan Fleck

Who is Dan Dunne in Half Nelson?: Ryan Gosling plays Dan Dunne in the film.

What is Half Nelson about?: Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling) is a history teacher at a Brooklyn school. Though well-liked by his students and colleagues, he secretly spends his evenings hopping bars and getting high. A female student named Drey (Shareeka Epps) catches him in a drug-induced haze after a basketball game, and the two strike up an unlikely friendship. As he struggles with his addiction, Dan tries to act as a mentor to the girl, whose brother is serving time for dealing drugs.