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Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Freedom Writers
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 2007-01-05
  • Runtime: 123 minutes
  • Rating: 7.925/10 (2326 votes)
  • Budget: $21,000,000
  • Revenue: $43,095,175
  • Production Companies: Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, Kernos
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.6669
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

as Erin Gruwell

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

as Scott Casey

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

as Steve Gruwell

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

as Margaret Campbell

April Hernandez Castillo

April Hernandez Castillo

as Eva Benitez

Mario

Mario

as Andre Bryant

Kristin Herrera

Kristin Herrera

as Gloria Munez

Jaclyn Ngan

Jaclyn Ngan

as Sindy

Sergio Montalvo

Sergio Montalvo

as Alejandro Santiago

Jason Finn

Jason Finn

as Marcus

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Freedom Writers (2007) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom Writers?

Freedom Writers is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2007-01-05.

Who are the main actors in Freedom Writers?

The main cast includes Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April Hernandez Castillo, .

Where can I watch Freedom Writers online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Freedom Writers is available.

Is Freedom Writers based on a true story?

Their story. Their world. Their future.

What is the IMDb rating of Freedom Writers?

Freedom Writers has an IMDb rating of 7.925/10 based on 2326 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Freedom Writers?

The movie had a production budget of $21,000,000 and earned $43,095,175 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Freedom Writers?

The soundtrack was composed by Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, Kernos. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Freedom Writers filmed?

Freedom Writers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Freedom Writers?

The total runtime of Freedom Writers is 123 minutes.

Is Freedom Writers suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Freedom Writers?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Freedom Writers.

Does Freedom Writers have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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