The Ron Clark Story (The Triumph)

The Ron Clark Story (The Triumph) (2006)

  • 83% of users liked it
    (6,042 ratings)

Helmed by the gifted Randa Haines (Children of a Lesser God, The Doctor), the inspirational drama The Ron Clark Story tells the real-life tale of Clark (Matthew Perry), a teacher from upstate New York who moves to Manhattan and re-instills courage and hope into the lives of many down-and-out… More

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PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
Randa Haines
Genres
Drama, Television
In Theaters
Jan 22, 2006 Wide
On DVD
Dec 5, 2006
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media

    Teacher's true story is uplifting but predicable.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Nicki M


    Really expected not to like this, but it turned out to be a pretty good tv movie.

  • Cassie H


    Didn't know what to expect from this movie. I had heard about it online and it was because I absolutely love,love Matthew Perry and still do. So the result was in this movie Matthew Perry gave the best performance of his life, and which in case I fell in love with this movie.… More

  • Joseph E


    If I said a TV Movie deserved an Oscar would you belive me? Or how about Perry getting a Best Actor Oscar? Well either way you look at it, this was one of the most light hearted and enjoyable true stories and dramas out there. To say anymore besides, that I enjoyed it, I can not.

  • Juli R


    This movie is not Dangerous Minds. The script is a failure, and Matthew Perry is miscast. Thumbs down.

  • Sam C


    While this movie is obviously nothing new it's made with such care and respect for its story that you can't help but like it. Even though some of the side stories could've used some more development (mostly dealing with the kids' lives outside of school), the movie… More

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