The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

2018 · 133 min · EN · PG-13 · 8.1 (2,222 votes)
Dir. George Tillman Jr. · Starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Common, Anthony Mackie · Music Dustin O'Halloran

Two worlds. One voice. No going back.

CrimeDrama

Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her unarmed best friend, she's torn between her two very different worlds as she tries to speak her truth.

VIBE

This film feels like a powerful, emotional gut-punch, navigating the complex weight of injustice and the struggle for truth. It's a raw, urgent journey through conflicting worlds, demanding empathy and igniting a fire for change. The experience is both heartbreaking and empowering, leaving a lasting impression.

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