Dangerous Minds (1995) movie poster

Dangerous Minds (1995)

"She broke the rules... and changed their lives."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 41% (RT: 36%, MC: 46) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
John N. Smith
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (1,241 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
36%
Metacritic
46
Cast
Michelle Pfeiffer as Louanne Johnson
George Dzundza as Hal Griffith
Courtney B. Vance as Mr. George Grandey
Robin Bartlett as Mrs. Carla Nichols
Beatrice Winde as Mary Benton
John Neville as Waiter
Lorraine Toussaint as Irene Roberts
Renoly Santiago as Raul Sanchero
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,241 votes. Critics scored it lower at 41%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for Dangerous Minds was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Dangerous Minds is a 1995 drama film directed by John N. Smith. 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. The film has been rated by 1,241 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Dangerous Minds delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Dangerous Minds (1995) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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