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The Ron Clark Story

  • TV Movie
  • 2006
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
17K
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Matthew Perry in The Ron Clark Story (2006)
BiographyDrama

A small-town teacher relocates to one of the country's toughest classrooms.A small-town teacher relocates to one of the country's toughest classrooms.A small-town teacher relocates to one of the country's toughest classrooms.

  • Director
    • Randa Haines
  • Writers
    • Annie DeYoung
    • Max Enscoe
  • Stars
    • Matthew Perry
    • Judith Buchan
    • Griffin Cork
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,313
    1,047
    • Director
      • Randa Haines
    • Writers
      • Annie DeYoung
      • Max Enscoe
    • Stars
      • Matthew Perry
      • Judith Buchan
      • Griffin Cork
    • 91User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Top Cast38

    Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry
    • Ron Clark
    Judith Buchan
    Judith Buchan
    • Snowden School Principal
    Griffin Cork
    Griffin Cork
    • Hadley
    Jerry Callaghan
    • Ron Clark Sr.
    James Dugan
    • Mr. Lively
    Patricia Benedict
    • Jean Clark
    C.J. Jackman-Zigante
    C.J. Jackman-Zigante
    • Y'landa
    Pete Seadon
    Pete Seadon
    • Harried Principal
    Melissa De Sousa
    Melissa De Sousa
    • Marissa Vega
    Aaron Grain
    Aaron Grain
    • Jason
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    • Tayshawn
    Gerrick Winston
    • Mr. Solis
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Principal Turner
    Jacey Mah
    • Ms Hill
    • (as Jacey Ma)
    Marty Ronaghan
    • Jackie Vasquez
    Micah Williams
    • Julio Vasquez
    Bren Eastcott
    • Badriyah
    Baljeet Balagun
    • Badriyah's Father
    • Director
      • Randa Haines
    • Writers
      • Annie DeYoung
      • Max Enscoe
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This movie earned Matthew Perry his first Golden Globe nomination.
    • Goofs
      The position of Ron's umbrella while talking to Marissa outside the state building.
    • Quotes
      • Ron Clark: Hey, Mr. Turner, this is fun!
      • Principal Turner: You really think it appropriate to do this with the students?
      • Ron Clark: Well, I'm certainly not gonna Double Dutch with you.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      The Presidents' Rap
      (uncredited)
      Performed by Matthew Perry

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 13, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • TNT (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Triumph
    • Filming locations
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alberta Film Entertainment
      • Granada Entertainment
      • Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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