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The Birth of a Nation

2016Movie2 h 0 minR

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic695.5Rotten Tomatoes72%71%

A brutally violent, tense drama movie about history and society, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The Untold Story of Nat Turner

Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • American Slavery
  • Racial Injustice
  • Violent Rebellion
  • Biographical
  • Social Commentary
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Nate Parker
Written by
Nate Parker, Jean McGianni Celestin
Produced by
Aaron L. Gilbert, Nate Parker, Kevin Turen
Music by
Henry Jackman

Everyone

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Facts

September 9, 2016 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
September 9, 2016
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
62 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Rape as Drama, Atrocity Montage, Total Eclipse of the Plot +9

  • Rape as Drama
  • Atrocity Montage
  • Total Eclipse of the Plot
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Go Out with a Smile
  • Hollywood Costuming
  • Slave Liberation
  • La Résistance
  • Waistcoat of Style
  • Distant Finale
  • Females Are More Innocent
  • Foregone Conclusion

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Birth of a Nation?"

Questions about The Birth of a Nation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Birth of a Nation?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Birth of a Nation from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Birth of a Nation worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 69).

Will I feel good after watching The Birth of a Nation?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Birth of a Nation plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Birth of a Nation use?

Rape as DramaAtrocity MontageTotal Eclipse of the PlotFace Death with DignityGo Out with a SmileHollywood CostumingSlave LiberationLa RésistanceWaistcoat of StyleDistant FinaleFemales Are More InnocentForegone Conclusionand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Rape as Drama, Atrocity Montage, and Total Eclipse of the Plot.