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Harriet

  • 20192019
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
26K
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POPULARITY
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Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, and Cynthia Erivo in Harriet (2019)
Based on the story of iconic freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, 'Harriet' follows Tubman (Cynthia Erivo) on her escape from slavery and subsequent missions to free dozens of slaves through the Underground Railroad in the face of growing pre-Civil War adversity.
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The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and c... Read allThe extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
26K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,042
143
  • Director
    • Kasi Lemmons
  • Writers
    • Gregory Allen Howard(screenplay by)
    • Kasi Lemmons(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Cynthia Erivo
    • Janelle Monáe
    • Leslie Odom Jr.
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kasi Lemmons
  • Writers
    • Gregory Allen Howard(screenplay by)
    • Kasi Lemmons(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Cynthia Erivo
    • Janelle Monáe
    • Leslie Odom Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 372User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 21 wins & 54 nominations total

    Videos26

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
    Official Trailer
    Harriet
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    Harriet
    Harriet
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    Harriet
    Would You Like To Pick A New Name
    Clip 1:03
    Would You Like To Pick A New Name
    Would You Like To Pick A New Name
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    Would You Like To Pick A New Name
    Im Going To Be Free Or Die
    Clip 0:56
    Im Going To Be Free Or Die
    Im Going To Be Free Or Die
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    Im Going To Be Free Or Die
    'Harriet' Trailer With Director's Commentary
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    'Harriet' Trailer With Director's Commentary
    If Im Free They Should Be Too
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    If Im Free They Should Be Too
    Dont Tell Me What I Cant Do
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    Dont Tell Me What I Cant Do
    Dont Tell Me What I Cant Do
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    Dont Tell Me What I Cant Do
    If Im Free They Should Be Too
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    If Im Free They Should Be Too

    Photos107

    Cynthia Erivo in Harriet (2019)
    Cynthia Erivo in Harriet (2019)
    Cynthia Erivo at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Leslie Odom Jr. at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Leslie Odom Jr. at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Joe Alwyn at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Joe Alwyn at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Joshuah Brian Campbell at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Cynthia Erivo at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Cynthia Erivo at an event for Harriet (2019)
    Cynthia Erivo at an event for Harriet (2019)

    Top cast

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    Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo
    • Harrietas Harriet…
    Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe
    • Marie Buchanonas Marie Buchanon
    Leslie Odom Jr.
    Leslie Odom Jr.
    • William Stillas William Still
    Joe Alwyn
    Joe Alwyn
    • Gideon Brodessas Gideon Brodess
    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Ben Rossas Ben Ross
    Vanessa Bell Calloway
    Vanessa Bell Calloway
    • Rit Rossas Rit Ross
    Omar J. Dorsey
    Omar J. Dorsey
    • Bigger Longas Bigger Long
    Henry Hunter Hall
    Henry Hunter Hall
    • Walteras Walter
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
    • Thomas Garrettas Thomas Garrett
    Nick Basta
    Nick Basta
    • Foxxas Foxx
    Joseph Lee Anderson
    Joseph Lee Anderson
    • Robert Rossas Robert Ross
    Antonio J Bell
    Antonio J Bell
    • Henry Rossas Henry Ross
    • (as Antonio J. Bell)
    CJ McBath
    CJ McBath
    • Junyah Rossas Junyah Ross
    Alexis Louder
    Alexis Louder
    • Janeas Jane
    Aria Brooks
    Aria Brooks
    • Anger (8)as Anger (8)
    Zackary Momoh
    Zackary Momoh
    • John Tubmanas John Tubman
    Frank Riley III
    • Joeas Joe
    Daphne Reid
    Daphne Reid
    • Miz Lucyas Miz Lucy
    • (as Daphne Maxwell Reid)
    • Director
      • Kasi Lemmons
    • Writers
      • Gregory Allen Howard(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Kasi Lemmons(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    The Rise of Cynthia Erivo

    The Rise of Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia Erivo received two Oscar nominations this year for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role and Best Original Song for Harriet. "No Small Parts" takes a look at her career.
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    Storyline

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    Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells 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. —Focus Features
    • slavery
    • underground railroad
    • harriet tubman character
    • antebellum america
    • african american
    • 162 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Be free or die
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic content throughout, violent material and language including racial epithets
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When William Still writes down Harriet Tubman's name on the list of the conductors, 4 names are visible. The name on top of the list isn't clear, but the other three names are - Lewis Napoleon 21-2 (91.3% success rate), Moses Pinkett 28-5 (84.8%), and John Clay 43-7 (86.0%). Harriet had claimed she had never lost a slave, leaving her at a 100% success rate.
    • Goofs
      After the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act, William Still gives a speech saying that it allows slave catchers to seek slaves in any state in the Union. Slave catchers had always been able to retrieve slaves from the North, under a law from decades earlier. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 did not legalize slave hunting in the North but expanded the powers available to slave catchers (including forcing Northern law enforcement to aid them) and weakened the protections available to those accused of being escaped slaves (such as previous requirements that a suspect's identity as a slave be verified by a jury trial).
    • Quotes

      Harriet: [addressing the Colored Union regiment] Suppose there's a snake coiled at your feet, and it shoots up to bite you. Folks get scared and send for a doctor to cut out the bite. But the snake, he rolled up there and while the doctor cutting, he bites you again, in a new place this time. The doctor makes another cut, the snake spring up and bites again. Finally you realize the snake ain't gonna stop till someone kills him. Slavery is still alive. Those rice fields downriver are feeding Rebel troops, with the toil of a thousand slaves still in bondage. Our mission is to free those slaves. We've waited years to be allowed to fight in this war, against our own enslavement. And it will not be won without us! Now is our time! Are you ready to kill the snake?

    • Crazy credits
      1800's type photographs of the cast with their names in the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at Six Toronto: Episode dated 10 September 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Hold On
      Traditional
      Produced by Harvey Mason Jr.

    User reviews372

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    We're Gonna Need a Bigger Cart...
    Fantastic job on the FIRST feature film about Harriet Tubman. All of the actors did a great job bringing this historical figure to life. This film deserved more accolades than it received.
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    • Mar 29, 2020

    FAQ1

    • Does anyone know if this movie will accurately portray Harriet Tubman's love of firearms?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гарріет
    • Filming locations
      • Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Martin Chase Productions
      • New Balloon
      • Perfect World Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,082,155
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,676,720
      • Nov 3, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,347,017
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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