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Lean On Me

"Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back."

Movie
1989
7.3

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Movie Overview

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-li...

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.

Lean On Me is a 1989 Drama movie directed by John G. Avildsen starring Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Ethan Phillips and Lynne Thigpen. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.