Lean On Me(1989)

Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.

7.3(360)1h 48mMarch 3, 1989

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Directed by John G. Avildsen

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Morgan Freeman

Principal Joe Clark

Beverly Todd

Ms. Levias

Robert Guillaume

Dr. Frank Napier

Ethan Phillips

Mr. Rosenberg

Lynne Thigpen

Leonna Barrett

Michael Beach

Mr. Darnell

Tony Todd

Mr. William Wright

Karen Malina White

Kaneesha Carter

Alan North

Mayor Don Bottman

Robin Bartlett

Mrs. Elliott

Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Mrs. Powers

Sloane Shelton

Mrs. Hamilton

Jermaine Hopkins

Thomas Sams

Karina Arroyave

Maria

Ivonne Coll

Mrs. Santos

Regina Taylor

Mrs. Carter

Michael P. Moran

Mr. O'Malley

John Ring

Fire Chief Gaines

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Where can I watch Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Lean On Me come out?+

Lean On Me was released in 1989.

How long is Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me runs for 108 minutes (1 hour and 48 minutes).

Who directed Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me was directed by John G. Avildsen.

Who stars in Lean On Me?+

Lean On Me stars Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Ethan Phillips and Lynne Thigpen.

Is Lean On Me worth watching?+

Lean On Me holds a 7.3/10 rating from 360 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.

Lean On Me(1989)

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