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Movie Info

In his small North Carolina hometown, Ron Clark (Matthew Perry) leads a comfortable life as a successful elementary school teacher, earning the respect of the community. However, he knows there are students elsewhere who need him more. Following his inner calling, Clark uproots to New York City, hoping to make a difference for the disenfranchised youths the school system has left behind. Clark makes it his mission to turn around the worst students, even though he knows his job is on the line.

Rating:

TVPG (L)
Genre:

drama, biography
Original Language:

English
Director:

Randa Haines
Producer:

Tom Cox, Craig McNeil, Murray Ord, Jordy Randall
Writer:

Annie DeYoung, Max Enscoe
Release Date (Streaming):

Aug 16, 2018
Runtime:

1h 36m
Production Co:

The Alberta Film Development Program of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Magna Global Entertainment, Alberta Film Entertainment, Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations, Granada Entertainment, Old Beantown Films

Cast & Crew

Matthew Perry
Ron Clark

Ernie Hudson Sr.
Principal Turner

Melissa De Sousa
Marissa Vega

Hannah Hodson
Shameika Wallace

Brandon Smith
Tayshawn

Micah Williams
Julio Vasquez

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Critic Reviews for The Ron Clark Story

All Critics (1) | Fresh (1)

Teacher's true story is uplifting but predicable.

December 18, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Heather Boerner
Common Sense Media

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Audience Reviews for The Ron Clark Story

Aug 25, 2010

This movie is not Dangerous Minds. The script is a failure, and Matthew Perry is miscast. Thumbs down.

Juli R Super Reviewer
Sep 21, 2009

If I said a TV Movie deserved an Oscar would you belive me? Or how about Perry getting a Best Actor Oscar? Well either way you look at it, this was one of the most light hearted and enjoyable true stories and dramas out there. To say anymore besides, that I enjoyed it, I can not.

Joseph E Super Reviewer
Sep 12, 2009

Strength, courage, and a determination to make a change.

Barbara A Super Reviewer
Mar 18, 2009

Didn't know what to expect from this movie. I had heard about it online and it was because I absolutely love,love Matthew Perry and still do. So the result was in this movie Matthew Perry gave the best performance of his life, and which in case I fell in love with this movie. LOVE IT!

Cassie H Super Reviewer