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Harriet

Play trailer 2:29 Poster for Harriet PG-13 2019 2h 5m Biography History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman is told.
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Harriet serves as a sincere tribute to a pivotal figure in American history -- albeit one undermined by its frustratingly formulaic approach.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 09/28/2022
Cynthia Erivo puts in a potent turn in the title role. Go to Full Review Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) 12/06/2019
2/5
[Harriet] takes historical reality and stretches it over the canvas of an old-fashioned adventure story. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 11/26/2019
It has a central performance that carries the drama shoulder-high. It's gripping, and there's a mystical element to it... Go to Full Review Erica Richards InSession Film 07/08/2024
B-
Lemmons' direction does not lessen the famous story. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/07/2022
A riveting performance by Cynthia Erivo as freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/21/2022
3/5
Shining through the haze of studio formula is Erivo who puts the entire movie on her back. Her performance captures the spirit of Harriet Tubman which has shamefully been missing from the big screen. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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RJ May 7 The movie was likable. I’d rewatch it. See more Tiny P 02/14/2022 Excellent movie. It was so good you were surprised when the movie ended, 2 hr and 5 min! See more Cathy P 06/24/2021 Excellent story line. Easy to follow. Love the history lesson. See more Max 06/24/2020 Great movie! Highly recommend! See more TB 03/14/2020 Pretty good movie. It was interesting to see her portrayed through a different lens See more Erin G 02/25/2020 Very powerful movie. See more Read all reviews
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Kasi Lemmons

Director

Cynthia Erivo

Harriet Tubman

Janelle Monáe

Marie

Leslie Odom Jr.

William Still

Joe Alwyn

Gideon

Clarke Peters

Ben Ross

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Harriet: Official Clip - Passing for a Slaveholder Harriet: Official Clip - Passing for a Slaveholder 2:52 Harriet: Official Clip - The Combahee River Raid Harriet: Official Clip - The Combahee River Raid 2:33 Harriet: Official Clip - Let My People Go Harriet: Official Clip - Let My People Go 2:51 Harriet: Official Clip - I'll Be Free or Die Harriet: Official Clip - I'll Be Free or Die 2:58 Harriet: Official Clip - Crossing the River Harriet: Official Clip - Crossing the River 3:02 Harriet: Official Clip - Freeing the Slaves Harriet: Official Clip - Freeing the Slaves 2:31 Harriet: Official Clip - I Am Harriet Tubman Harriet: Official Clip - I Am Harriet Tubman 3:31 Harriet: Official Clip - My People Are Free! Harriet: Official Clip - My People Are Free! 4:29 Harriet: Official Clip - Joining the Underground Railroad Harriet: Official Clip - Joining the Underground Railroad 1:55 Harriet: Official Clip - The Legacy of Harriet Tubman Harriet: Official Clip - The Legacy of Harriet Tubman 1:31 View more videos

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Movie Info

Synopsis From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman is told.
Director
Kasi Lemmons
Producer
Gregory Allen Howard, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Debra Martin Chase
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Endcrawl.com, Focus Features, New Balloon, Martin Chase Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Racial Epithets|Language|Thematic Content Throughout|Violent Material)
Genre
Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 1, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$43.0M
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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