“Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.”
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Lean On Me (1989) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Lean On Me at a Glance
Lean On Me is a 1989 drama film helmed by John G. Avildsen, featuring Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd and Robert Guillaume. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes and came out on March 3, 1989. Lean On Me holds an average TMDB user score of 7.3/10 from 358 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “Lean On Me” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Morgan Freeman
Principal Joe Clark
Beverly Todd
Ms. Levias
Robert Guillaume
Dr. Frank Napier
Ethan Phillips
Mr. Rosenberg
Lynne Thigpen
Leonna Barrett
Michael Beach
Mr. Darnell
Tony Todd
Mr. William Wright
Karen Malina White
Kaneesha Carter
Alan North
Mayor Don Bottman
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Elliott
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Mrs. Powers
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Hamilton
Frequently Asked Questions About Lean On Me
When was Lean On Me released?
Lean On Me was released on March 3, 1989.
What is the runtime of Lean On Me?
Lean On Me has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in Lean On Me?
Lean On Me stars Morgan Freeman as Principal Joe Clark, Beverly Todd as Ms. Levias, Robert Guillaume as Dr. Frank Napier and Ethan Phillips as Mr. Rosenberg. The cast also includes Lynne Thigpen, Michael Beach, Tony Todd and Karen Malina White.
Who directed Lean On Me?
Lean On Me was directed by John G. Avildsen. The screenplay is credited to Michael Schiffer.
What genre is Lean On Me?
Lean On Me is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is Lean On Me rated?
Lean On Me is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.3/10 from 358 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lean On Me for free?
You can watch the trailer for Lean On Me, "Lean On Me (1989) Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Lean On Me?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Lean On Me include The Principal (1987), The Hate U Give (2018), Brave the Dark (2025), Class of 1984 (1982) and The Basketball Diaries (1995).
Can I stream the full movie of Lean On Me on 123Movies?
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