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Confirmation

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2016 | 110 min | Drama, History, TV Movie

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question when former colleague, Anita Hill, testifies that he had sexually harassed her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries. Also nominated for 2 Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rick Famuyiwa

  • Kerry WashingtonAnita Hill
  • Wendell PierceClarence Thomas
  • Greg KinnearJoe Biden
  • Jeffrey WrightCharles Ogletree
  • Eric StonestreetKen Duberstein
  • Zoe Lister-JonesCarolyn Hart
  • Grace GummerRicki Seidman
  • Treat WilliamsTed Kennedy
  • Dylan BakerOrrin Hatch
  • Erika ChristensenShirley Wiegand