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Hidden Figures (2016)

“Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do.”

8.0/10 · 10,671 votes 2h 7m pg DramaHistory

#6 of 305 films from 2016 #171 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Theodore Melfi · Written by Allison Schroeder, Theodore Melfi

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Overview

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Cast

Taraji P. Hensonas Katherine G. Johnson
Octavia Spenceras Dorothy Vaughan
Janelle Monáeas Mary Jackson
Kevin Costneras Al Harrison
Kirsten Dunstas Vivian Mitchell
Jim Parsonsas Paul Stafford
Mahershala Alias Jim Johnson
Glen Powellas John Glenn
Ariana Nealas Joylette Johnson
Saniyya Sidneyas Constance Johnson
Zani Jones Mbayiseas Kathy Johnson
Donna Biscoeas Joylette Coleman
Olek Krupaas Karl Zielinski
Aldis Hodgeas Levi Jackson

Facts

Release dateDecember 10, 2016
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$235,957,472 (9.4× budget)
IMDbtt4846340

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Questions

How long is Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Hidden Figures worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 10,671 votes, which places it #6 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 98%) and #171 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures was directed by Theodore Melfi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: St. Vincent (2014).
Who stars in Hidden Figures?
Taraji P. Henson as Katherine G. Johnson; Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan; Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson; Kevin Costner as Al Harrison; Kirsten Dunst as Vivian Mitchell; Jim Parsons as Paul Stafford.
What is Hidden Figures rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hidden Figures?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7947.

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