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Lean On Me
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Lean On Me

1989 · 108 min Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: John G. Avildsen

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Principal Joe Clark

Beverly Todd

Beverly Todd

Ms. Levias

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Dr. Frank Napier

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Mr. Rosenberg

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Leonna Barrett

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

Mr. Darnell

Tony Todd

Tony Todd

Mr. William Wright

Karen Malina White

Karen Malina White

Kaneesha Carter

Alan North

Alan North

Mayor Don Bottman

Robin Bartlett

Robin Bartlett

Mrs. Elliott

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