# Dangerous Minds (1995)

> An ex-marine turned teacher deploys unconventional lessons and tough love to reach alienated teenagers in a struggling California high school.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5040

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John N. Smith
- Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett, Beatrice Winde, John Neville, Lorraine Toussaint, Renoly Santiago
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112792/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sentimental, earnest, uplifting, nostalgic 1990s viewing, inspirational movie night

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