Freedom Writers (2007)
Erin Gruwell, a young teacher in a racially divided Los Angeles school, inspires her class of at-risk students, deemed incapable of learning, to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
All Releases
Domestic (84.9%)
$36,605,602
$36,605,602
International (15.1%)
$6,489,573
$6,489,573
Worldwide
$43,095,175
$43,095,175
Domestic DistributorParamount Pictures
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Domestic Opening$9,405,582
Budget$21,000,000
Earliest Release DateJanuary 5, 2007
(Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 3 min
GenresBiography
Crime
Drama
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Jan 5, 2007 | $9,405,582 | $36,605,602 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Mar 14, 2007 | – | $1,738,705 |
| United Kingdom | Mar 2, 2007 | $453,609 | $973,734 |
| Germany | Apr 5, 2007 | $321,171 | $679,007 |
| Switzerland | Mar 7, 2007 | – | $376,059 |
| Belgium | Mar 14, 2007 | $88,516 | $259,323 |
| Netherlands | Mar 8, 2007 | $54,169 | $159,805 |
| South Africa | May 18, 2007 | $24,647 | $88,578 |
| Spain | May 11, 2007 | – | $74,775 |
| United Arab Emirates | Mar 29, 2007 | – | $58,906 |
| Middle East Other | Mar 7, 2007 | – | $55,517 |
| Sweden | May 18, 2007 | $12,438 | $44,696 |
| Norway | May 18, 2007 | $10,962 | $26,605 |
| Austria | Apr 13, 2007 | $8,509 | $26,560 |
| Denmark | May 18, 2007 | – | $6,006 |
| Nigeria | May 25, 2007 | – | $432 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mar 2, 2007 | – | $420,441 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Mar 22, 2007 | $362,721 | $1,059,796 |
| Japan | Jul 21, 2007 | – | $231,057 |
| Singapore | Mar 29, 2007 | – | $104,842 |
| New Zealand | Mar 8, 2007 | $32,130 | $104,729 |
