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14th

2026Movie1 h 40 minR

62
DecentGoodWatch score
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Revolves around the equal protection and citizenship-focused 14th amendment, which was ratified in 1868 in the turbulent era of Reconstruction and has been a contentious part of the American body politic ever since.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Directed by
Ava DuVernay
Written by
Ava DuVernay
Music by
Jason Moran

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Facts

November 27, 2026 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
November 27, 2026
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is 14th worth watching?"

Questions about 14th

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 14th worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is 14th okay for kids?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch 14th?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is 14th plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.