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Hidden Figures

PG2h 7m2016Theodore Melfi
IMDb: 7.8/10Rotten: 93%Metacritic: 74/100
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"Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do."

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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NasaMathematicsSexismBiographyRacial SegregationRacismHistorical FictionScientistSpace RaceDiscrimination

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hidden Figures (2016) about?

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.

Who stars in Hidden Figures?

Hidden Figures stars Taraji P. Henson (Katherine G. Johnson), Octavia Spencer (Dorothy Vaughan), Janelle Monáe (Mary Jackson), Kevin Costner (Al Harrison), Kirsten Dunst (Vivian Mitchell). The film was directed by Theodore Melfi.

How long is Hidden Figures?

Hidden Figures has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG.

Is Hidden Figures worth watching?

Hidden Figures holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, History, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Hidden Figures?

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