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      Hidden Figures

      2016, History/Drama, 2h 7m

      324 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      In heartwarming, crowd-pleasing fashion, Hidden Figures celebrates overlooked -- and crucial -- contributions from a pivotal moment in American history. Read critic reviews

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      Kevin Costner as Al Harrison in "Hidden Figures." Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson in "Hidden Figures." Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson in "Hidden Figures." (L-R) Glen Powell as John Glenn, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan, Taraji P. Henson as Katherine G. Johnson and Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson in "Hidden Figures." Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughn in "Hidden Figures." (L-R) Olek Krupa as Karl Zielinski and Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson in "Hidden Figures." A scene from "Hidden Figures." (L-R) Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson, Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson and Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughn in "Hidden Figures." Poster Art Hidden Figures (2016) Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Photo Credit: Courtesy of 20th Century Fox

      Movie Info

      Three brilliant African American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

      Cast & Crew

      Taraji P. Henson
      Octavia Spencer
      Janelle Monáe
      Kevin Costner
      Kirsten Dunst
      Jim Parsons
      Kimberly Quinn
      Glen Powell
      Aldis Hodge
      Bob Jennings
      Theodore Melfi
      Jamal Daniel
      Renee Witt
      Ivana Lombardi
      Mimi Valdés
      Kevin Halloran
      Margot Lee Shetterly
      Mandy Walker
      Peter Teschner
      Hans Zimmer
      Pharrell Williams
      Benjamin Wallfisch
      Wynn Thomas

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      • Jun 06, 2022

        A moving and sweet film about three courageous women who helped launch the space program as we know it. Henson, Monae and Spencer are incredible as is the supporting cast. A feel good film for sure! 06-04-2022

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      • Aug 25, 2019

        Do not at all think that by my feelings I attempt to diminish the achievements of those who made Hidden Figures nor the real women around which the story revolves, this simply just wasn't for me.

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      • Mar 13, 2019

        Delightful history lesson about the black female mathematicians who helped NASA bring people into space. There are a couple of unpleasant scenes reminding the audience of the ridiculousness of race segregation in the 1960s, but overall the mood is pretty uplifting and optimistic. The end is pretty exciting even if you know how things worked out. A fantastic cast makes for several really touching scenes. A pleasure of a film and a story worth being told.

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      • Jun 01, 2018

        An inspiring story not aspiring for originality, Hidden Figures forgoes new math for simple arithmetic, boasting a different kind of edginess just in telling a tale of marginalized trailblazers that needs to be told and seen. This is not to say that such storytelling is easy work, however. For a teaching moment to be this heartwarming, entertaining, and rousing, it takes a very intelligent design and the true beauty of the film comes down to how the whole production explains a complex problem involving segregation and empowerment with such a single, satisfying solution. This PG-rated drama presents the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Certainly, the true events on which Hidden Figures is based didn't unfold so breezily in real life and the actual hidden figures themselves didn't enjoy such a breezy journey. This is a film meant to fuel the soul of all filmgoers, however, especially women and people of color. Its intent is to raise the spirits--not look back in abject anger. This is why their story has been re-purposed as a crowd-pleaser. With a PG rating, it is meant to be accessible. If it encourages action as well, this is only a good thing. But Hidden Figures's main purpose is to inform, honor, and celebrate, which the film does with great dignity and grace. Adapted from the book by Margot Lee Shetterly, Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi's screenplay provides the perfect template for this successful rendering. The casting only sweetens the pot. Spectacular turns by veterans Henson and Spencer as well as relative newcomer Monae (a breakout role, to be sure) drive the strong narrative. The great supporting performances of Kevin Costner, Jim Parson, and Mahershala Ali likewise deserve mention but this is definitely the ladies' show. As director, Melfi has pulled off a ridiculously impressive feat. Not only does Joan Q. Filmgoer learn about some criminally overlooked figures from American history, but she feels pretty damn good about doing so. To Sum It Up: All Plusses, No Minuses

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