Dangerous Minds (1995)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,235 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1995-08-11
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Dangerous Minds
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.
Dangerous Minds parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Dangerous Minds is an R-rated drama about a former Marine teaching at-risk teens, based on a true story.
- Language: Some — Reflects an inner-city high-school setting; some coarse language is implied by the R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John N. Smith
Cast
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Louanne Johnson
- George Dzundza as Hal Griffith
- Courtney B. Vance as Mr. George Grandey
- Robin Bartlett as Mrs. Carla Nichols
- Beatrice Winde as Mary Benton
- John Neville as Waiter
- Lorraine Toussaint as Irene Roberts
- Renoly Santiago as Raul Sanchero
- Wade Dominguez as Emilio Ramirez
- Bruklin Harris as Callie Roberts
Dangerous Minds FAQ
Is Dangerous Minds good?
Dangerous Minds has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,235 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dangerous Minds?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Dangerous Minds OK for kids?
Dangerous Minds is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Dangerous Minds is an R-rated drama about a former Marine teaching at-risk teens, based on a true story.
What movies are like Dangerous Minds?
If you liked Dangerous Minds, try Stand and Deliver, Dead Poets Society, Coach Carter and Richard Jewell.