Lean On Me
"Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back."
Originally released in 1989. Lean On Me is a drama film. directed by John G. Avildsen.
Starring Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, and Robert Guillaume
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (332 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.9M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,906,454
Production Companies
- Norman Twain Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lean On Me about?
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 arou...
Who directed Lean On Me?
Lean On Me was directed by John G. Avildsen.
How long is Lean On Me?
Lean On Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Lean On Me released?
Lean On Me was released on March 3, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lean On Me?
The main cast of Lean On Me includes Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Ethan Phillips, Lynne Thigpen.
Is Lean On Me worth watching?
Lean On Me has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 332 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.