Dangerous Minds

Dangerous Minds

She broke the rules... and changed their lives.

Directed by John N. Smith

Produced by Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Hollywood Pictures

199599 min7.0 / 10

An inspirational teacher drama about breaking institutional rules to reach at-risk students, built on warmth, hope, and the transformative power of human connection.

Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.

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  • Does Dangerous Minds end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Dangerous Minds one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of films.

  • Is Dangerous Minds easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Dangerous Minds scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dangerous Minds violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Dangerous Minds sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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