Freedom Writers

Name: Freedom Writers
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2007
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 7.6

2007 · 2h 3m · Crime, Drama

IMDb 7.6 Metacritic 64 RT 69%

Freedom Writers hits that sweet spot where it's earnest enough to actually move you without being preachy about it. The solid IMDb score (7.6) and decent RT (69%) say it's a crowd-pleaser that works—grab it if you want something uplifting that won't waste your time.

Plot

A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

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