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Dangerous Minds

Dangerous Minds

1995Movie⏱️ 1h 39mR🏆 #4002 Top Rated
BiographyDrama
6.5
IMDB Rating
60,599 votes

LouAnne, a retired US marine, becomes a teacher in a Californian high school. But her mostly Latino and black students from an impoverished and racially segregated locality do not easily embrace her.

Director
John N. Smith
Writers
LouAnne Johnson, Ron Bass
Stars
Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance
Release Date
August 11, 1995
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 6
Wins
🎯 9
Nominations
💬 121
Reviews
📋 46.7K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Louanne Johnson
George Dzundza
George Dzundza
as Hal Griffith
Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
as Mr. George Grandey
Robin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett
as Mrs. Carla Nichols
👤
Beatrice Winde
as Mary Benton
John Neville
John Neville
as Waiter
Lorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint
as Irene Roberts
Renoly Santiago
Renoly Santiago
as Raul Sanchero
Wade Dominguez
Wade Dominguez
as Emilio Ramirez
Bruklin Harris
Bruklin Harris
as Callie Roberts

💰 Box Office

$179,519,401
Worldwide Gross
$84,919,401
Domestic Gross
$14,931,503
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Sound
DTS
Color
Color
Filming Location
San Mateo High School, San Mateo, California, USA
Production
Hollywood Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Via Rosa Productions

🏷️ Keywords

teacher student relationshipex marinepregnancyreference to dylan thomasdivorcee

🎯 Categories

Coming-of-AgePsychological DramaBiographyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

I Really Liked this Movie
by mjw23052006-12-29
8/10

"This movie gives us a little hope that there are people in the world prepared to go to extreme lengths for the good of others. This is a heart warming story, and although at times it's quite tragic, it shows a growing bond between a group of socially discarded students and a very special teacher. Michelle Pfeiffer's performance is simply wonderful, she captures the passion and warmth of her character perfectly. The rest of the cast are a little mixed, but there is plenty of strength in their performances to cover any cracks. Overall this is a highly emotional and educational journe..."

💡 Did You Know?

Originally entitled "My Posse Don't Do Homework", the name of the book from which this true story was taken.

📖 Synopsis

LouAnne, a retired US marine, becomes a teacher in a Californian high school. But her mostly Latino and black students from an impoverished and racially segregated locality do not easily embrace her.