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Freedom Writers

2007Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic647.5Rotten Tomatoes69%87%

An uplifting, moving crime movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Their story. Their world. Their future.

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

Feels like

  • Inspirational Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Educational System
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Teacher-Student Dynamics
  • Urban Realism
  • Hopeful & Uplifting
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Biographical Account

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Richard LaGravenese
Written by
Richard LaGravenese, Erin Gruwell
Produced by
Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg
Music by
will.i.am, Mark Isham

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Facts

January 5, 2007 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
January 5, 2007
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$43 million
Available in
71 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

The Smart Girl, Wham Shot, You Are a Credit to Your Race +9

  • The Smart Girl
  • Wham Shot
  • You Are a Credit to Your Race
  • The Cameo
  • Mirroring Factions
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Irrational Hatred
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Cool Teacher
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Hate Sink
  • Token White

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Freedom Writers?"

Questions about Freedom Writers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Freedom Writers?

KanopyHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Freedom Writers is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Freedom Writers worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (67).

Is Freedom Writers okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Freedom Writers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Freedom Writers?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Freedom Writers use?

The Smart GirlWham ShotYou Are a Credit to Your RaceThe CameoMirroring FactionsPrecision F-StrikeIrrational HatredMeaningful EchoCool TeacherTeen PregnancyHate SinkToken Whiteand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including The Smart Girl, Wham Shot, and You Are a Credit to Your Race.