Hidden Figures
2016 | 127 min | Drama, History
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences adore it (8.1/10), it earned strong reviews (93%) and it made about 9 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
8.1/10 from 11K viewers
- AwardsSolid
1 win, 3 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture; nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$236 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Cinemax Amazon Channel
HBO Max
Cinemax Apple TV channelRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Theodore Melfi
- Taraji P. HensonKatherine G. Johnson
- Octavia SpencerDorothy Vaughan
- Janelle MonáeMary Jackson
- Kevin CostnerAl Harrison
- Kirsten DunstVivian Mitchell
- Jim ParsonsPaul Stafford
- Mahershala AliJim Johnson
- Glen PowellJohn Glenn
- Ariana NealJoylette Johnson
- Saniyya SidneyConstance Johnson