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Hidden Figures

2016Movie2 h 7 minPG

DramaHistory
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic747.5Rotten Tomatoes93%93%

An uplifting, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Biopic
  • Historical Drama
  • Civil Rights Narrative
  • Space Race Era
  • Female Empowerment
  • Intellectual Triumph
  • Feel-Good Cinema
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Educational Value

Cast

24 of 55

Crew

Directed by
Theodore Melfi
Written by
Theodore Melfi, Allison Schroeder
Produced by
Pharrell Williams, Theodore Melfi, Donna Gigliotti
Music by
Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Benjamin Wallfisch

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 10, 2016 · 2 h 7 min · PG

Released
December 10, 2016
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$236 million
Available in
107 countries

Tropes

No Antagonist, Genre Savvy, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue +9

  • No Antagonist
  • Genre Savvy
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Noble Bigot with a Badge
  • Single Woman Seeks Good Man
  • Rage Breaking Point
  • Reentry Scare
  • Easily Impressed
  • White Man's Burden
  • Dress-Coded for Your Convenience
  • Hero of Another Story
  • First-Name Basis

12 of 71 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hidden Figures?"

Questions about Hidden Figures

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hidden Figures?

Disney+HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Hidden Figures streams on Disney+, HBO Max, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 84 other countries.

Is Hidden Figures worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Hidden Figures okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Hidden Figures?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Hidden Figures plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Hidden Figures a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$236 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $236 million worldwide, 9.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Hidden Figures use?

No AntagonistGenre Savvy"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueNoble Bigot with a BadgeSingle Woman Seeks Good ManRage Breaking PointReentry ScareEasily ImpressedWhite Man's BurdenDress-Coded for Your ConvenienceHero of Another StoryFirst-Name Basisand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including No Antagonist, Genre Savvy, and "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue.