Dangerous Minds (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dangerous Minds is a 1995 drama thriller directed by John N. Smith, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and George Dzundza. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $179.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- John N. Smith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dangerous Minds About?
The premise of Dangerous Minds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former Marine, LouAnne Johnson, takes on a challenging teaching position at a tough inner-city school. Determined to connect with her at-risk students, she abandons conventional teaching methods and forges a unique bond with them. Through her unconventional approach, LouAnne inspires her students to overcome adversity and discover their potential, while also confronting the systemic issues within the school and community.
Dangerous Minds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teacher student relationship
- ex marine
- pregnancy
- reference to dylan thomas
- divorcee
- pregnant teenager
- reference to bob dylan
- inspirational teacher
- hope
- choice
- dishonorable discharge
- crying woman
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- death
- murder
- death of boyfriend
- loss of boyfriend
- quitting a job
- cult film
- electronic music score
- inspired by a true story
- school bus
- martial arts training
- teenage life
- sunglasses
- teenage rebellion
- teenage rebel
- rebel
- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- juvenile delinquent
- man with a ponytail
- dreadlocks
- african american
- latino american
- rival
- rivalry
- punched in the face
- punched in the chest
- fistfight
- fight
- brawl
- locker room
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- white savior
- famous song
- rap music
- rapping
- black and white to color
- black and white scene
- scene during opening credits
Dangerous Minds Cast
Michelle Pfeiffer leads the cast, with George Dzundza. Directed by John N. Smith.
- Director John N. Smith
More from John N. Smith
More films directed by John N. Smith: Love & Savagery, Sugartime, The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later and The Boys of St. Vincent.
Dangerous Minds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dangerous Minds 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 34% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 70% User score
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Dangerous Minds Plot Summary
What happens in Dangerous Minds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
LouAnne Johnson, a former Marine, finds herself on an unexpected path when she accepts a teaching position at a high school, despite the low pay. On her first day, she is confronted with the harsh reality: a class full of hardened, indifferent teenagers from economically challenged backgrounds, deeply entrenched in gang violence and drug issues, who are resistant to any form of engagement.
As LouAnne navigates this challenging environment, her students quickly label her as “White Bread,” a name reflecting her background and perceived lack of authority. Undeterred, she reclaims her control by sporting a leather jacket and introducing karate lessons, hoping to build a rapport with these disillusioned teens. While a flicker of interest emerges, the students retreat when LouAnne attempts to introduce academic challenges.
Full summary
The whole story of Dangerous Minds, scene by scene
Dangerous Minds Box Office
Dangerous Minds grossed $179.5 million worldwide. $84.9 million came from the US and Canada and $94.6 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$179.5M
- US & Canada
- $84.9M
- International
- $94.6M
Dangerous Minds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dangerous Minds.
How Well Do You Know Dangerous Minds?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is LouAnne Johnson's former profession before becoming a teacher?
Cars in Dangerous Minds
18 cars on screen, including the 1977 Volvo 264 and the Gillig Transit Coach.
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1977 Volvo 264 Important role -
Gillig Transit Coach Minor role -
Gillig Transit Coach Minor role -
Plymouth Reliant K Minor role
Dangerous Minds Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Veszélyes kölykök” and “Mentes peligrosas”.
- Also known as
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- Veszélyes kölykök
- Mentes peligrosas
- Młodzi Gniewni
- Dangerous Minds - Wilde Gedanken
- Pensieri pericolosi
- Esprits rebelles
- Mentes Perigosas
- Nebezpečné myšlenky
- Farliga sinnen
- Ασυμβίβαστη Γενιά
- Minți periculoase
- סיכון מחושב
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- Опасен ум
- Опасные умы
- Mentalité dangereuse
- Sakıncalı Düşünceler
- 위험한 아이들
- 危险游戏
- Pavojingos mintys, სახიფათო ფიქრები
- Небезпечні думки
- Levottomat sielut
- Nebezpečné myšlienky
- ใจอันตรายวัยบริสุทธิ์
- デンジャラス・マインド／卒業の日まで
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Dangerous Minds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dangerous Minds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dangerous Minds?
Dangerous Minds runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Dangerous Minds released?
Dangerous Minds was released on August 11, 1995.
Who directed Dangerous Minds?
Dangerous Minds was directed by John N. Smith.
More films by John N. Smith Who is in the cast of Dangerous Minds?
Dangerous Minds stars Michelle Pfeiffer and George Dzundza.
How much did Dangerous Minds make at the box office?
Dangerous Minds grossed $179.5 million worldwide ($84.9 million domestic, $94.6 million international).
How is Dangerous Minds rated?
Dangerous Minds has 34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Dangerous Minds have a post-credit scene?
No. Dangerous Minds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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