- Release Date: 1989
- Runtime: 104 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Alan North ... see all
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Plot: An arrogant and unorthodox teacher returns as principal to the idyllic high school from which he had earlier been fired to find it a den of drug abuse, gang violence,... Read more
User Reviews
my impression on the movie
Sep 21, 2008
mutasingwandibalema - yahoo.com
Sep 21, 2008mutasingwandibalema - yahoo.com
.As a teacher and an administrator the situation confounded by Joe Clerck at Easter High was unbeliverble and seemingly unrealistic. Joe, appered Godsent,but an unwelcome actor with a vision.... Full review
Pretty Good, I wish they would show more.
Jun 17, 2008
sonic_soccer1234 - yahoo.com
Jun 17, 2008sonic_soccer1234 - yahoo.com
This was a good movie, but there are so many movies out there on the same thing, but this was one of the first, it was a great classic film on a high school princible who attempts to teach the impossible... Full review
Good but touching movie
Aug 04, 2007
azn_dum - yahoo.com
Aug 04, 2007azn_dum - yahoo.com
This was a great movie, a truly touching movie, it has great acting by morgan freeman, I highly suggest everyone to watch this outstanding movie... Full review
YAY!! Someone get me a bat and a bullhorn!
Jul 17, 2007
manhattanmoviemaniac - imdb.com
Jul 17, 2007manhattanmoviemaniac - imdb.com
Rocky and Karate Kid director, John Avildsen takes his stand-up-and-cheer style from the ring and the dojo to the halls of New Jersey's Eastside High School in this true story of the mercurial, and controversial, principal, Joe Clark. Morgan Freeman... Full review
just remarkable
Jun 04, 2007
richidls - yahoo.com
Jun 04, 2007richidls - yahoo.com
this movie was just so moving to me when i saw and now everytime i watch it, it makes me cry its so amazing and EPICLY AWESOME GO CRAZY JOE!!!!... Full review
TOTALLY ENGROSSING
Apr 23, 2007
tonyhall94596 - yahoo.com
Apr 23, 2007tonyhall94596 - yahoo.com
One of my all-time favorites, I never get bored watching this film... in fact, my adreneline gets pumped up! Morgan Freeman gives an Oscar-caliber tour de force performance as the larger-than-life high school principal. High marks all around. I envy viewers... Full review
Morgan Freeman's best performance
Apr 23, 2007
tyrell_carneygee - yahoo.com
Apr 23, 2007tyrell_carneygee - yahoo.com
Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) is a tough and hard school principal of Eastside High School. The once good school has turned into a nightmare as drugs, violence and gangs threaten the hallways. Joe has one school year to bring the school... Full review
strong acting helps overcome the familiarity of the material
Mar 12, 2007
Special-K88 - imdb.com
Mar 12, 2007Special-K88 - imdb.com
Freeman is perfectly cast as Joe Clark, a newly appointed principal at a deteriorating, gang-ridden school who gets through to his students with a tough, opinionated, no-nonsense approach to the pursuit of academic excellence. The odds are stacked against him... Full review
Great Acting, But Could Of Been Better
Jan 27, 2007
bluejayway1234567 - yahoo.com
Jan 27, 2007bluejayway1234567 - yahoo.com
Morgan Freeman is fantastic in this movie, but the story could have had more in depth problems. I enjoyed this, but I wish they went deeper into the story.... Full review
I Guess
Jan 22, 2007
baby_indisguisement - yahoo.com
Jan 22, 2007baby_indisguisement - yahoo.com
It was pretty good over all I would say try making a new one that's better. If maybe the next one is better my critic will be much better than what it is so far.... Full review
Critics Reviews
Chicago Sun-Times
One of the sneaky, uneasy feelings I got while watching "Lean on Me" is that the movie makes a subtle appeal to those who are afraid of unruly, loud, violent black teenagers.
I know this because I have been told it a dozen times in the past week by people who think that explains the behavior of "Joe Clark," the hero of "Lean on Me.
... Full Review
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pr-inside.com –
2009-06-29
Billboard hit singles and garnered numerous awards and prestigious nominations with hits that included "Jealousy," "Situation #9, "Why You Treat Me So Bad," and the remake of Bill Withers' "Lean On Me." ... Full Article
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monstersandcritics.com –
2008-12-17
Mrs. Brady to Heather: Lean on Me
tmz.com –
2007-10-23
Lean on Me : A 1989 Classic
associatedcontent.com –
2006-03-31
After watching the movie "Lean on Me" recently, I was reminded exactly how powerful this inspirational film - and more specifically, Morgan Freeman, was. The 1989 release starring the always-commanding Freeman tells the tale of New Jersey high school principal... ... Full Article
The Emperor's Club
beliefnet.com –
2002-12-13
There is a very rich tradition of books and movies set in schools. One reason is that like another popular setting, submarines, they present a closed environment. ... Full Article

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