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Hidden Figures

"Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do."

2016-12-10 Drama 2hr 7m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2016-12-10
  • Revenue
    $235,957,472
  • Budget
    $25,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 7m
  • Genre
    Drama, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.8
  • Production
    Fox 2000 Pictures, Levantine Films, Chernin Entertainment

Crew

Theodore Melfi
Director
Allison Schroeder
Screenplay
Peter Chernin
Producer
Keywords:
nasa mathematics sexism biography racial segregation racism historical fiction scientist space race discrimination 1960s space program african american history apologetic arrogant authoritarian callous condescending disrespectful earnest frustrated

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Cast

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson
Katherine G. Johnson
Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer
Dorothy Vaughan
Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe
Mary Jackson
Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner
Al Harrison
Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst
Vivian Mitchell
Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons
Paul Stafford
Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali
Jim Johnson
Glen Powell

Glen Powell
John Glenn
Ariana Neal

Ariana Neal
Joylette Johnson
Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney
Constance Johnson
Zani Jones Mbayise

Zani Jones Mbayise
Kathy Johnson
Donna Biscoe

Donna Biscoe
Joylette Coleman
Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa
Karl Zielinski
Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge
Levi Jackson
Kimberly Quinn

Kimberly Quinn
Ruth
Frank Hoyt Taylor

Frank Hoyt Taylor
Judge
Lidya Jewett

Lidya Jewett
Young Katherine
Karan Kendrick

Karan Kendrick
Younger Joylette
Jaiden Kaine

Jaiden Kaine
Joshua Coleman
Kurt Krause

Kurt Krause
Sam Turner
Ken Strunk

Ken Strunk
Jim Webb
Selah Kimbro Jones

Selah Kimbro Jones
Carolyn Marie Jackson
Tre Stokes

Tre Stokes
Levi Jackson Jr.
Corey Mendell Parker

Corey Mendell Parker
Howard Vaughan
Ashton Tyler

Ashton Tyler
Leonard Vaughan
Alkoya Brunson

Alkoya Brunson
Kenneth Vaughan
Ron Clinton Smith

Ron Clinton Smith
White Cop
Gregory Alan Williams

Gregory Alan Williams
Marion Smithson
Maria Howell

Maria Howell
Ms. Sumner
Arnell Powell

Arnell Powell
Professor Graves
Crystal Lee Brown

Crystal Lee Brown
Bernie
Tequilla Whitfield

Tequilla Whitfield
Eleanor
Dane Davenport

Dane Davenport
Alan Shepard
Evan Holtzman

Evan Holtzman
Deke Slayton
Travis Smith

Travis Smith
Scott Carpenter
Scott Michael Morgan

Scott Michael Morgan
Bill Calhoun
Chris Cavalier

Chris Cavalier
IBM Technician
Robert G. McKay

Robert G. McKay
Pastor Ayres
Rhoda Griffis

Rhoda Griffis
White Librarian
Karen Wheeling Reynolds

Karen Wheeling Reynolds
Court Clerk
Kate Kneeland

Kate Kneeland
Court Clerk
Joe Knezevich

Joe Knezevich
Wind Tunnel PA Announcer
Paul Ryden

Paul Ryden
TV Reporter at Cape Canaveral
John Atwood

John Atwood
Newscaster
Jon Edwin Wright

Jon Edwin Wright
Newscaster
Wilbur Fitzgerald

Wilbur Fitzgerald
Senator Patrick
Michael Hartson

Michael Hartson
Night School Professor
Bob Jennings

Bob Jennings
Navy Officer
Gary Weeks

Gary Weeks
Reporter at Press Conference
Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami
Man Outside Store
Cullen Moss

Cullen Moss
Mission Control Commander
Amy Tipton

Amy Tipton
Woman Crying
Elijah Everett

Elijah Everett
Man Crying
Andre Pushkin

Andre Pushkin
Russian Scientist
Randall Newsome

Randall Newsome
Russian Scientist
Joe Hardy Jr.

Joe Hardy Jr.
Gordon Cooper
Howie Johnson

Howie Johnson
Library Security Guard
David Kallaway

David Kallaway
NASA Security Guard
Addison Rose Melfi

Addison Rose Melfi
Addie Marcus
Paige Nicollette

Paige Nicollette
Eunice (uncredited)

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Reviews for Hidden Figures
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A Review by Rangan 8

Written by Rangan on 2017-09-16

**The other side story of the historic event!** This film did not just represented the black people, but the women as well. Today we talk... read more

**The other side story of the historic event!** This film did not just represented the black people, but the women as well. Today we talk about discrimination against women, though this film is an example that it all had started way long ago, yet the struggle has not ended. Anyway, this is a biopic, a biopic of three women and their struggle not just being a black, but being women. When the nation was eager to send its first man to the space, there was some trouble within the team who are behind it to work together as one. Lots of inspiring events reveal how the history was made and the working culture was changed forever inside the NASA. The film was nominated for the Oscars in the three slots, but did not win any. That's fine, because I would prefer those real women to be recognised over what this film had achieved. All the three actresses were good. Their roles were unique from one another. Really a wonder film about three real persons in one film. Something rare in films to highlight their achievements equally. The personal life, as well as their professional was well briefed. The others like Kevin and Dunst in small part were also good. Directed by just a one film old filmmaker. He did good. The screenplay was adapted from the book of the same name. Deserved all the awards and praises it had received. After seeing how it had ended, a sequel could be possible. Mission Moon. I hope they would consider it! Seems a nice idea! _8/10_

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A Review by Ruuz 5

Written by Ruuz on 2019-08-25

Do not at all think that by my feelings I attempt to diminish the achievements of those who made _Hidden Figures_ nor the real women around ... read more

Do not at all think that by my feelings I attempt to diminish the achievements of those who made _Hidden Figures_ nor the real women around which the story revolves, this simply just wasn't for me. _Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I definitely get the appeal._

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-12-31

This is quite a compelling story of three ladies who played a crucial part in the NASA operation that ultimately put John Glen into space. A... read more

This is quite a compelling story of three ladies who played a crucial part in the NASA operation that ultimately put John Glen into space. All three were mathematicians drafted in to provide their skills but unlike so many of their colleagues, they were subject to prejudices surrounding their race and their gender. The women adopted the best solution to combat this bigotry, though - they decided there are more ways than one to skin a cat and so let their astonishing talents do their talking for them. Luckily, Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) had a boss in Al Harrison (Kevin Costner) who was essentially a practical and politically motivated man who cared far less about segregation and much more about beating the Soviets into space. His attitude, that swiftly builds into a considerable degree of respect, enabled her to step up and demonstrate she was every bit as good, if not better, than those white men around her - all rather uniformly dressed in white shirts and ties. Across the corridor, the equally adept Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) was fighting her own battle for recognition as the supervisor of a crack team that was charged with installing, programming and validating the workings of a brand new IBM computer. Finally, the triumvirate was made up by Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) whose skills were going to be crucial if the heat shield on the module charged with getting the astronaut (Glen Powell) back to Earth safely was going to work properly. Director Theodore Melfi manages to delicately marry these three threads together keeping the story interesting and investing us not just in the struggles of these women but also in the excitement of the practical science unfolding before us. Henson and Spencer are convincingly understated with their performances and though Monáe is less prominent, the three characterisations still resonate well and informatively. I knew nothing of those people before I watched this - I'm glad I did.

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A Review by Reno

**The other side story of the historic event!** This film did not just represented the black people, but the women as well. Today we talk about discrimination against women, though this film is an example that it all had started way long...

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A Review by Rangan 8

Written by Rangan on 2017-09-16

**The other side story of the historic event!** This film did not just represented the black people, but the women as well. Today we talk about discrimination against women, though this film is an ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Ruuz 5

Written by Ruuz on 2019-08-25

Do not at all think that by my feelings I attempt to diminish the achievements of those who made _Hidden Figures_ nor the real women around which the story revolves, this simply just wasn't for me. ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-12-31

This is quite a compelling story of three ladies who played a crucial part in the NASA operation that ultimately put John Glen into space. All three were mathematicians drafted in to provide their ski...

read more