Dangerous Minds
1995 · 1h 39m · Drama
Watch it tonight if you're in the mood for an earnest, inspirational drama that actually delivers on its promise—Michelle Pfeiffer is magnetic as the tough-love teacher who refuses to give up on her students, and while it hits familiar beats, the film earns its emotional payoff. It's a comfort-watch classic that reminds you why these underdog-teacher stories endure.
Plot
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.
Director: John N. Smith
Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett, Beatrice Winde