Lean on Me (1989)
PG-13 03 Mar 1989 • Biography, Drama • 1h 48m
An arrogant and unorthodox teacher returns as principal to the idyllic high school from which he had earlier been fired to find it a den of drug abuse, gang violence, and urban despair. Eventually he is successful but unorthodox methods lead to a clash with city officials that threatens to undo all his efforts. Based on a true story.
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Language:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Awards:
3 wins & 6 nominations
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
58
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Box Office Total:
$31,906,454