Dangerous Minds | Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

       View All       Movies Tv shows Shop News Showtimes

      Dangerous Minds

      R Released Aug 11, 1995 1 hr. 39 min. Drama List
      34% 44 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Former Marine Louanne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer) 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 10 Buy Now

      Where to Watch

      Dangerous Minds

      Fandango at Home Prime Video Apple TV

      Rent Dangerous Minds on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

      Dangerous Minds

      What to Know

      Critics Consensus

      Rife with stereotypes that undermine its good intentions, Dangerous Minds is too blind to see that the ones it hurts are the audience.

      Read Critics Reviews

      Audience Reviews

      View All (1000+) audience reviews
      Ulric S you should watch this movie it is a fucking 12/10. people who think this movie is bad are fucking retarded. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/23 Full Review Dustin D Corny, unrealistic. The performances elevate the made-for-TV-quality script. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Steve D You have seen it before but it is still effective. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Niko craft foundation this movie is good it's one of my favorites 🤩♥️:⁠-⁠):⁠-⁠):⁠-⁠):⁠-⁠):⁠- Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Aaron S Great movies are ones you watch over and over and are always touched. This is one of them. The phenomenal soundtrack includes arguably the greatest rap song of all time. GOAT Gangster's Paradise - Coolio (RIP) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Brilliant film! Has all the hang-ups of the ‘80s, with stunning ‘90s fashion and attitude! Lol Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

      Cast & Crew

      Show Less Cast & Crew Show More Cast & Crew

      More Like This

      View All Best Movies to Stream at Home
      49% 78% Dead Presidents 41% 82% Firelight 86% 89% The Joy Luck Club 14% 36% One Good Cop 53% 53% G.I. Jane Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

      Movie News & Guides

      View All Movie News & Guides

      This movie is featured in the following articles.

      Box Office Guru Preview: New Year Brings New Crop of Pics Critical Consensus: "Lady" Is All Wet; "Ex" Is Not Super; "House" Is Scary, "Clerks" Is Funny Critical Consensus: Take Or Leave This "Lead,: An Odd "Number," "Benchwarmers"

      Photos

      View All Dangerous Minds photos

      Dangerous Minds

      Dangerous Minds (1995) Dangerous Minds (1995) Dangerous Minds (1995) Dangerous Minds (1995) View more photos

      Critics Reviews

      View All (44) Critics Reviews
      Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Rated: 2/4 Aug 19, 2008 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone Pfeiffer gives a funny, scrappy performance that makes you feel a committed teacher's fire to make a difference. May 12, 2001 Full Review Todd James Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta) Often these students seem a little too easy to tame, but on this level, Dangerous Minds is enjoyable. Rated: 3/5 Mar 29, 2024 Full Review Sheila Reid Women in the Life If you liked Sidney Portier in To Sir With Love, this is the film for you. May 13, 2022 Full Review Margaret A. McGurk Cincinnati Enquirer [Dangerous Minds] tells a story that, frankly, we've heard before. Yet it tells that story with such piercing emotion that it seems brand new. Rated: 3/4 Aug 19, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Former Marine Louanne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer) 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.
      Director
      John N. Smith
      Executive Producer
      Lucas Foster, Kate Guinzburg, Sandra Rabins
      Screenwriter
      LouAnne Johnson, Ronald Bass
      Distributor
      Buena Vista Pictures, Hollywood Pictures Home Video
      Production Co
      Hollywood Pictures
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 11, 1995, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 10, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $84.9M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
      Most Popular at Home Now