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Dangerous Minds

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1995 | 99 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 8 times its budget, but middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Lean On Me, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $180 million worldwide on a $23 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 232K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John N. Smith

  • Michelle PfeifferLouanne Johnson
  • George DzundzaHal Griffith
  • Courtney B. VanceMr. George Grandey
  • Robin BartlettMrs. Carla Nichols
  • Beatrice WindeMary Benton
  • John NevilleWaiter
  • Lorraine ToussaintIrene Roberts
  • Renoly SantiagoRaul Sanchero
  • Wade DominguezEmilio Ramirez
  • Bruklin HarrisCallie Roberts