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Cast & Crew

Morgan Freeman
As Principal Joe Clark
Tony Todd
As Mr. William Wright
Mike Starr
As Mr. Zirella
Michael Beach
As Mr. Darnell
Ethan Phillips
As Mr. Rosenberg
Robert Guillaume
As Dr. Frank Napier

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In this inspiring true story, a no-nonsense principal (Morgan Freeman) takes on a dangerous high school plagued by violence and drug activity. Armed with a megaphone and a fierce determination, he challenges the students to shape up and take responsibility for their actions. Despite resistance from all sides, he wins over the students and transforms the school into a place of learning and hope. A powerful and uplifting tale of courage and redemption.

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What movies are similar to Lean on Me? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Lean on Me include The Shawshank Redemption, Dead Poets Society, Paris, Texas, Rain Man, School Ties, A Cry in the Dark.

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Lean on Me was released in theaters on March 3, 1989.