Lean on Me (1989)
English biographical film directed by John G. Avildsen
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 4m 124 min
- Released
- 3 March 1989
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Lean on Me has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 min). The English film released on 3 March 1989. It is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd and Alan North.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Cast
- Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Alan North, Robert Guillaume, Michael Beach, Ethan Phillips, Karina Arroyave, Lynne Thigpen, Robin Bartlett, Karen Malina White, Regina Taylor, Tony Todd
- Cinematography
- Victor Hammer
- Editing
- John G. Avildsen
- Music
- Bill Conti
- Written by
- Michael Schiffer
- Produced by
- Norman Twain
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- New Jersey
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 3 March 1989
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Lean on Me?
Lean on Me has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes, or 124 min.
When did Lean on Me release?
Lean on Me released on 3 March 1989.
Who directed Lean on Me?
Lean on Me is directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who is in the cast of Lean on Me?
The cast of Lean on Me includes Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Alan North, Robert Guillaume, Michael Beach and Ethan Phillips.
Where can I watch Lean on Me online?
Lean on Me streams on Netflix.
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