What is Freedom Writers about?
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
An earnest teacher inspires at-risk students to overcome gritty realities and embrace a brighter future.
Uplifting. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on a book.
Streaming on Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube (free) and Tubi (free).
Freedom Writers parents guide
No sex or nudity and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- No gore
- Violence
- Some violence
- Some fighting or peril.
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Moderate
- Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Cast and crew
Directed byRichard LaGravenese
StarringHilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April Hernandez Castillo, Mario
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