Freedom Writers (2007)
English drama film directed by Richard LaGravenese
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 3m 123 min
- Released
- 5 January 2007
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Freedom Writers has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 min). The English film released on 5 January 2007. It is directed by Richard LaGravenese and stars Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey and Scott Glenn.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Richard LaGravenese
- Cast
- Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, April Lee Hernández, Hunter Parrish, Imelda Staunton, Kristin Herrera, Mario, John Benjamin Hickey, Pat Carroll, Robert Wisdom, Gabriel Chavarria
- Cinematography
- Jim Denault
- Music
- Mark Isham
- Written by
- Richard LaGravenese
- Produced by
- Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher
- Production
- MTV Films, Jersey Group, 2S Films
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Freedom Writers Diary
- Set in
- Los Angeles
- Filmed in
- Long Beach
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 5 January 2007
- First shown
- 4 January 2007 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes, or 123 min.
When did Freedom Writers release?
Freedom Writers released on 5 January 2007.
Who directed Freedom Writers?
Freedom Writers is directed by Richard LaGravenese.
Who is in the cast of Freedom Writers?
The cast of Freedom Writers includes Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, April Lee Hernández, Hunter Parrish and Imelda Staunton.
Where can I watch Freedom Writers online?
Freedom Writers streams on Netflix.
Is Freedom Writers based on a true story or a book?
Freedom Writers is based on The Freedom Writers Diary.
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