5.4 Score

2006 • 1h 30min • TV-PG • Drama, TV Movie

The Ron Clark Story

"No one believed in them. Except him."

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

IMDb 7.6

Director

Randa Haines

Writer

Annie DeYoung

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Matthew Perry

Ron Clark

Hannah Hodson

Shameika Wallace

C.J. Jackman-Zigante

Y'landa

Griffin Cork

Hadley

Melissa De Sousa

Marissa Vega

Aaron Grain

Jason

Brandon Mychal Smith

Tayshawn

Judith Buchan

Snowden School Principal

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Matthew Perry Ron Clark

Hannah Hodson Shameika Wallace

C.J. Jackman-Zigante Y'landa

Griffin Cork Hadley

Melissa De Sousa Marissa Vega

Aaron Grain Jason

Brandon Mychal Smith Tayshawn

Judith Buchan Snowden School Princ...

Ernie Hudson Principal Turner

Pete Seadon Principal

Jerry Callaghan Ron Clark Sr.

James Dugan Mr. Lively

Patricia Benedict Jean Clark

Gerrick Winston Mr. Solis

Jacey Mah Ms. Hill

Marty Ronaghan Jackie Vasquez

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