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Biographical drama
Hidden Figures (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Hidden Figures is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Theodore Melfi, starring Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer. It is based on Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $236 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It won 3 awards from 12 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10. Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Theodore Melfi
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Hidden Figures About?
The premise of Hidden Figures without spoilers, adapted from Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Space Race of the Cold War, NASA's ambition to explore space relies on a team of brilliant African-American women. Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson overcome racial and gender barriers to become the agency's vital "human computers," performing complex calculations that are crucial to some of the most significant achievements in American space exploration. Their contributions are essential to the success of early space missions, and their story highlights a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
Hidden Figures Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- space program
- 1960s
- mathematician
- computer programming
- church
- segregation
- sexism
- discrimination
- based on true story
- racism
- african american
- race relations
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- human computer
- astronaut
- space race
- computer programmer
- year 1961
- strong female lead
- genius
- strong female character
- female genius
- black history
- blackboard
- prejudice
- john glenn character
- alan shepard character
- brilliant mind
- mathematics
- 20th century
- year 1962
- united states of america
- nasa national aeronautics and space administration
- female mechanic
- female engineer
- fight for rights
- based on real person
- racial segregation
- black protagonist
- computer
- library
- rocket
- school
- court
- fortran
- langley virginia
- single mother
- what happened to epilogue
- widow
- wedding
- female bonding
Where to watch
Where to Watch Hidden Figures
Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
Hidden Figures Cast
Taraji P. Henson leads the cast, with Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer. Directed by Theodore Melfi; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Theodore Melfi
Ratings
Hidden Figures Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hidden Figures 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 81% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
3.5K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Plot
Hidden Figures Plot Summary
What happens in Hidden Figures from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Katherine Goble Johnson navigates the deeply segregated landscape of Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, in 1961, she becomes a pivotal figure among a small group of African-American women colleagues, including Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan. These talented women find themselves assigned to perform menial mathematical calculations without an understanding of their critical purpose. The glaring segregation based on both race and gender shapes their daily experiences, particularly for Katherine, who is brought into Al Harrison’s Space Task Group due to her remarkable skills in analytic geometry, making her the first Black woman on that team. However, she faces constant challenges, particularly from engineers like Paul Stafford, who often dismiss her contributions.
Full summary
The whole story of Hidden Figures, scene by scene
Box office
Hidden Figures Box Office & Budget
Hidden Figures grossed $236 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 9.4 times what it cost. $169.6 million came from the US and Canada and $66.3 million (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$236M
9.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $169.6M
- International
- $66.3M
- Budget
- $25M
US & Canada 72%
Rest of the world 28%
Awards
Hidden Figures Awards & Nominations
Hidden Figures won 3 awards from 12 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations.
3 wins12 nominations6 ceremonies
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2017 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Octavia Spencer
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Golden Globes 2017 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Octavia Spencer
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Artios Awards 2017 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Big Budget – Drama
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Oscars 2017 3 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Octavia Spencer
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
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BAFTA 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
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Critics' Choice 2016 3 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Janelle Monáe
Videos
Hidden Figures Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 1 trailer and 9 clips.
- Clip Hidden Figures | "Slice of Pie" Clip [HD] | 20th Century FOX
- Clip Hidden Figures | "New Computer" Clip [HD] | 20th Century FOX
- Clip Hidden Figures | "We Wear Glasses" Clip [HD] | 20th Century FOX
- Clip Hidden Figures | "Russian Spy" Clip | 20th Century FOX
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Hidden Figures?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the first African-American woman to be assigned to the Space Task Group?
Cars
Cars in Hidden Figures
39 cars on screen, including the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1962 Oldsmobile F-85.
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1962 Buick Electra 225 Minor role
Details
Hidden Figures Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Скрытые фигуры” and “Dolda tillgångar”.
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- Скрытые фигуры
- Dolda tillgångar
- Приховані фігури
- Les Figures de l'ombre
- Hidden Figures - Unerkannte Heldinnen
- Skrytá čísla
- A Számolás joga
- Estrelas Além do Tempo
- Elementos Secretos
- מאחורי המספרים
- Невидљиви фактори
- 히든 피겨스
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- 關鍵少數
- Скрити числа
- Figuras ocultas
- Ukryte działania
- Il diritto di contare
- Αφανείς Ηρωίδες
- Gizli Sayılar
- 隐藏人物
- Hidden Figures: varjoon jääneet
- Skryté čísla
- ทีมเงาอัจฉริยะ
- Bộ Ba Ưu Việt
- Paslėpti skaičiai
- Talentos ocultos
- ドリーム
- NASA無名英雌
- Skriti faktorji
- Figurile ascunse
- Vienādojums ar nezināmajiem
- Skrivene junakinje, დამალული ფიგურები
- أشخاص في الخفاء
- Valors ocults
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Articles About Hidden Figures
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FAQ
Hidden Figures FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Hidden Figures, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Hidden Figures released?
Hidden Figures was released on December 25, 2016.
Who directed Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures was directed by Theodore Melfi.
More films by Theodore Melfi Who is in the cast of Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures stars Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hidden Figures?
In the US, Hidden Figures is streaming on Cinemax and HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Hidden Figures make at the box office?
Hidden Figures grossed $236 million worldwide ($169.6 million domestic, $66.3 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Hidden Figures rated?
Hidden Figures has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 81% on TMDB.
Is Hidden Figures based on a book?
Yes. Hidden Figures is adapted from Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.
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