Lean On Me(1989)
Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.
Lean On Me 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.
Lean On Me (1989) is a drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, released on March 3, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume and Ethan Phillips. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 355 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers:
- Michael Schiffer
- Producers:
- Norman Twain
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Hammer
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Norman Twain Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,906,454
- Status:
- Released
Lean On Me (1989) Trailer
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Lean On Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morgan Freeman
as Principal Joe Clark
Beverly Todd
as Ms. Levias
Robert Guillaume
as Dr. Frank Napier
Ethan Phillips
as Mr. Rosenberg
Lynne Thigpen
as Leonna Barrett
Michael Beach
as Mr. Darnell
Tony Todd
as Mr. William Wright
Karen Malina White
as Kaneesha Carter
Alan North
as Mayor Don Bottman
Robin Bartlett
as Mrs. Elliott
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
as Mrs. Powers
Sloane Shelton
as Mrs. Hamilton
Key crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Michael Schiffer, produced by Norman Twain.
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Lean On Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 355 ratings.
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Lean On Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lean On Me online?
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Lean On Me (1989) is available to stream on Philo and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lean On Me?
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The main cast of Lean On Me (1989) includes Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Ethan Phillips and Lynne Thigpen. The film was directed by John G. Avildsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lean On Me released?
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Lean On Me was released on March 3, 1989 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Lean On Me worth watching?
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Lean On Me (1989) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 355 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lean On Me?
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Yes. The official Lean On Me trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.