Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures

2016 · 127 min · EN · PG · 8.0 (10,463 votes)
Dir. Theodore Melfi · Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons · Music Hans Zimmer

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

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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.

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This film feels like a warm, empowering embrace, celebrating unsung brilliance against a backdrop of systemic injustice. It's a journey of quiet determination and intellectual triumph, leaving you with a profound sense of pride and hope. The spirit of perseverance shines brightly, making every victory deeply resonant.

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