Freedom Writers(2007)
Their story. Their world. Their future.
Freedom Writers Synopsis
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
Freedom Writers (2007) is a crime and drama film directed by Richard LaGravenese, released on January 5, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn and Imelda Staunton. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 2,481 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard LaGravenese
- Writers:
- Erin Gruwell, Richard LaGravenese, Freedom Writers
- Producers:
- Michael Shamberg, Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher
- Cinematographer:
- Jim Denault
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, Kernos
- Budget:
- $21,000,000
- Revenue:
- $43,095,175
- Status:
- Released
Freedom Writers (2007) Trailer
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Freedom Writers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hilary Swank
as Erin Gruwell
Patrick Dempsey
as Scott Casey
Scott Glenn
as Steve Gruwell
Imelda Staunton
as Margaret Campbell
April Hernandez Castillo
as Eva Benitez
Mario
as Andre Bryant
Kristin Herrera
as Gloria Munez
Jaclyn Ngan
as Sindy
- Sergio Montalvo
Sergio Montalvo
as Alejandro Santiago
Jason Finn
as Marcus
- Deance Wyatt
Deance Wyatt
as Jamal Hill
- Vanetta Smith
Vanetta Smith
as Brandy Ross
Key crew
Directed by Richard LaGravenese, written by Erin Gruwell, Richard LaGravenese and Freedom Writers, produced by Michael Shamberg, Danny DeVito and Stacey Sher.
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Freedom Writers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 2,481 ratings.
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Freedom Writers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Freedom Writers online?
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Freedom Writers (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Freedom Writers?
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The main cast of Freedom Writers (2007) includes Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton and April Hernandez Castillo. The film was directed by Richard LaGravenese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Freedom Writers released?
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Freedom Writers was released on January 5, 2007 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Freedom Writers worth watching?
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Freedom Writers (2007) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 2,481 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Freedom Writers?
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Yes. The official Freedom Writers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.