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Constellation (2007): Cast & Ratings

Constellation (2007) movie poster

Constellation is a 2007 drama directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman, starring Billy Dee Williams, Gabrielle Union and Zoe Saldana. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

IMDb rating
4.4/10
Metascore
41
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Constellation (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Constellation About?

The premise of Constellation without spoilers.

A family gathering for a funeral brings a complex Southern family together, forcing them to confront a painful history. When estranged boxer Billy Dee Williams returns home to settle his sister's estate, he is compelled to examine a forbidden interracial love affair from generations earlier. The reunion stirs up unresolved feelings of forgiveness, unrequited passion, and long-held secrets, revealing the lasting impact of the past on the present.

Constellation Themes & Keywords

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  • rape
  • interracial rape
  • white male black female relationship
  • uncle niece relationship
  • sister sister relationship
  • pearl necklace
  • mother daughter relationship
  • loss of sister
  • loss of girlfriend
  • loss of aunt
  • letter
  • interracial marriage
+25 more
  • interracial couple
  • husband wife relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • family relationships
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • dead sister
  • dead aunt
  • brother sister relationship
  • aunt niece relationship
  • airport
  • 1950s
  • unrequited love
  • race relations
  • legacy
  • interracial romance
  • haunted by the past
  • funeral
  • family reunion
  • extended family
  • estrangement
  • death
  • death in family
  • alabama
  • gang rape
  • interracial relationship
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Cast & crew

Constellation Cast

Billy Dee Williams leads the cast, with Gabrielle Union and Zoe Saldana. Directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman.

From the director

More from Jordan Walker-Pearlman

One more film directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman: The Visit.

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Ratings

Constellation Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Constellation 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

Videos

Constellation Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Constellation.

Constellation trailer

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FAQ

Constellation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Constellation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Constellation?

Constellation runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Constellation released?

Constellation was released on February 2, 2007.

Who directed Constellation?

Constellation was directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman.

More films by Jordan Walker-Pearlman

Who is in the cast of Constellation?

Constellation stars Billy Dee Williams, Gabrielle Union and Zoe Saldana.

How is Constellation rated?

Constellation has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 41 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Constellation have a post-credit scene?

No. Constellation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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