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Harriet

2019Movie2 h 5 minPG-13

DramaHistory
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic666.9Rotten Tomatoes74%90%

A cathartic, uplifting drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Be free or die

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Historical Epic
  • Abolitionist Movement
  • Inspirational
  • Heroic Journey
  • Resilience & Courage
  • American History
  • Social Justice
  • Empowering

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Kasi Lemmons
Written by
Kasi Lemmons, Gregory Allen Howard
Produced by
Debra Martin Chase, Gregory Allen Howard, Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Music by
Terence Blanchard

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Facts

November 1, 2019 · 2 h 5 min · PG-13

Released
November 1, 2019
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Good Is Not Nice, Entitled to Have You +9

  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • Entitled to Have You
  • Song of Courage
  • Born into Slavery
  • Sweet Polly Oliver
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Slave Brand
  • Checkpoint Bluff
  • I Want Them Alive!
  • Heroic Bystander
  • Gospel Music

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Harriet?"

Questions about Harriet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harriet?

Netflix

In the United States, Harriet streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Harriet worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Harriet okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Harriet?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Harriet plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Harriet use?

Bitch in Sheep's ClothingGood Is Not NiceEntitled to Have YouSong of CourageBorn into SlaverySweet Polly OliverDemoted to ExtraSlave BrandCheckpoint BluffI Want Them Alive!Heroic BystanderGospel Musicand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Good Is Not Nice, and Entitled to Have You.