Harriet
Seen it?2019 | 125 min | Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. 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 Till or The Way Back, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 265K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kasi Lemmons
- Cynthia ErivoHarriet Tubman
- Leslie Odom Jr.William Still
- Janelle MonáeMarie Buchanon
- Clarke PetersBen Ross
- Vanessa Bell CallowayRit Ross
- Omar J. DorseyBigger Long
- Henry Hunter HallWalter
- Joseph Lee AndersonRobert Ross
- Antonio J BellHenry Ross
- Zackary MomohJohn Tubman