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Harriet

2019 · 125 min

A stirring, sincere historical drama that keeps you gripped through perilous chases and quiet moments of resolve.

Directed by
Kasi Lemmons
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe
Tagline
Be free or die
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Kasi Lemmons
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • freedom
  • survival
  • faith
  • family
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
  • road trip
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour1
Realism8
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama, history
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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Languages
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