Lean On Me

Lean On Me

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

7.3 /10 338 votes
March 3, 1989 1h 48m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John G. Avildsen
Writers Michael Schiffer
Studio Norman Twain Productions
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN
Budget $10,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Principal Joe Clark

Beverly Todd

Beverly Todd

Ms. Levias

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Dr. Frank Napier

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Mr. Rosenberg

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Leonna Barrett

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

Mr. Darnell

Tony Todd

Tony Todd

Mr. William Wright

Karen Malina White

Karen Malina White

Kaneesha Carter

Alan North

Alan North

Mayor Don Bottman

Robin Bartlett

Robin Bartlett

Mrs. Elliott

Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Mrs. Powers

Sloane Shelton

Sloane Shelton

Mrs. Hamilton

Frequently Asked Questions

Lean On Me was released on March 3, 1989.

The runtime of Lean On Me is 1h 48m.

Lean On Me is a Drama movie.

Lean On Me has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Lean On Me is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Lean On Me was directed by John G. Avildsen.

The main cast of Lean On Me includes Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume.

Lean On Me is originally in English.