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The Ron Clark Story

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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.
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Heather Boerner Common Sense Media Teacher's true story is uplifting but predicable. Rated: 3/5 Dec 18, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jian B Saw a clip on tiktok and ended up watching it on YouTube. It's a sweet story. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Kabir M A very inspirational film. The story is beautiful and Matthew Perry and the ensemble cast of kids do a great job. A great movie to watch with family. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Jerry R Great movie! Very inspiring and touching! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/23 Full Review wblighting This movie is Perry's legacy. Friends was great entertainment, but this movie will inspire educators and that is a real life gift. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review M L wonderful, true life story - very inspiring teacher - wish they were all like him. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review Zander i I saw someone said it was predictable, but I think they fail to realize this is based on the real story of Ron Clark. Life is predictable at times, would people rather the kids have no improved after all of that work they put in? This is based on a true story, when you sit down and you get on a kids level and you work with them on improvement, they improve. You just have to respect them like you expect them to respect you. This movie was great from start to finish, and I'm sure that Ron Clarks full story is great from start to finish. He has done amazing work and he is the person teachers should have on a pedestal looking up towards. We need more teachers like Mr.Clark. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Randa Haines

Director

Matthew Perry

Ron Clark

Ernie Hudson

Principal Turner

Melissa De Sousa

Marissa Vega

Hannah Hodson

Shameika Wallace

Brandon Smith

Tayshawn
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Synopsis 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.
Director
Randa Haines
Producer
Tom Cox, Craig McNeil, Murray Ord, Jordy Randall
Screenwriter
Annie DeYoung, Max Enscoe
Production Co
Old Beantown Films, Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations, Alberta Film Entertainment, Granada Entertainment, The Alberta Film Development Program of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Magna Global Entertainment
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 16, 2018
Runtime
1h 36m
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