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    Our Friend, Martin

    • Video
    • 19991999
    • TV-GTV-G
    • 1h
    IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    970
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    Our Friend, Martin (1999)
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    This is the story of a black teenager named Miles, who has to go on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for humanity, he thinks that he'd rather... Read allThis is the story of a black teenager named Miles, who has to go on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for humanity, he thinks that he'd rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend,... Read allThis is the story of a black teenager named Miles, who has to go on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for humanity, he thinks that he'd rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend, Randy, who's white, are sent back in time meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at several ... Read all

    IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    970
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Robert Brousseau
      • Vincenzo Trippetti
    • Writers
      • Dawn Comer Jefferson(story)
      • Chris Simmons(story)
      • Sib Ventress
    • Stars
      • Edward Asner(voice)
      • Angela Bassett(voice)
      • Lucas Black(voice)
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    • Directors
      • Robert Brousseau
      • Vincenzo Trippetti
    • Writers
      • Dawn Comer Jefferson(story)
      • Chris Simmons(story)
      • Sib Ventress
    • Stars
      • Edward Asner(voice)
      • Angela Bassett(voice)
      • Lucas Black(voice)
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    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Mr. Harrisas Mr. Harris
    • (voice)
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Miles' Momas Miles' Mom
    • (voice)
    Lucas Black
    Lucas Black
    • Randyas Randy
    • (voice)
    Theodore Borders
    Theodore Borders
    • Martin at Age 12as Martin at Age 12
    • (voice)
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Martin at Age 26as Martin at Age 26
    • (voice)
    • (as Levar Burton)
    Jessica Garcia
    • Mariaas Maria
    • (voice)
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Train Conductoras Train Conductor
    • (voice)
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Mrs. Peckas Mrs. Peck
    • (voice)
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Turneras Turner
    • (voice)
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Daddy Kingas Daddy King
    • (voice)
    Ashley Judd
    Ashley Judd
    • Mrs. Daleas Mrs. Dale
    • (voice)
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Mr. Willisas Mr. Willis
    • (voice)
    Dexter King
    • Martin at Age 34as Martin at Age 34
    • (voice)
    • (as Dexter Scott King)
    Yolanda King
    • Christine Kingas Christine King
    • (voice)
    Zachary Leigh
    • Kyleas Kyle
    • (voice)
    Robert Ri'chard
    Robert Ri'chard
    • Milesas Miles
    • (voice)
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Mrs. Clarkas Mrs. Clark
    • (voice)
    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Kyle's Dadas Kyle's Dad
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Robert Brousseau
      • Vincenzo Trippetti
    • Writers
      • Dawn Comer Jefferson(story)
      • Chris Simmons(story)
      • Sib Ventress
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    This is the story of a black teenager named Miles, who has to go on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for humanity, he thinks that he'd rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend, Randy, who's white, are sent back in time meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at several points during his life. —Anthony Pereyra <hypersonic91@yahoo.com>
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    • Taglines
      • A movie for kids...A message for everyone!
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Maria (Jessica Garcia) stating she skipped two grades in school, is a reference to how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did the same when he was in elementary school.
    • Goofs
      In one scene, Miles and Randy go back in time to see Martin, he is 12 years old. Martin's name was Michael King Kr. until he changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. on July 27th, 1959.
    • Quotes

      Miles: When you're living in color, sports and entertainment are the only sure bets for making the big time.

      Mrs. Clark: I'll tell that to General Colin Powell.

    • Crazy credits
      Photographs from Martin Luther King's life are shown within the photo frame as the watch is set and adjusted and glows on the dresser next to it.
    • Soundtracks
      When We Were Kings
      Written by Andy Marvel, Amy Powers and Arnie Roman

      Published by Association Music/World of Andy

      Administered by WR Music Corp. (ASCAP), Powers That Be Music/Liedela Music (ASCAP), Romanesque Music

    User reviews8

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    Top review
    5/10
    Pretty dumb.
    I can't even count how many years in a row we had to watch this movie at school. The story is kinda dumb. The characters are stupid and unlikable. Its boring. The animation is ok I guess. I don't know how accurate this movie is to history but based on the other reviews I don't think that it is. I wouldn't really recommend watching this movie.
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    5
    • invisibleunicornninja
    • Apr 17, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Наш друг, Мартин
    • Production companies
      • DIC Entertainment
      • Intellectual Properties Worldwide (I)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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