The Birth of a Nation (2016)
Movie 2h ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
The Birth of a Nation is a drama movie from 2016. It is directed by Nate Parker. The cast includes Mark Boone Junior, Colman Domingo and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
67Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
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Cast & crew
- Nate ParkerDirector
- Mark Boone Junioras Reverend Zalthall
- Colman Domingoas Hark
- Aunjanue Ellis-Tayloras Nancy Turner
- Jeryl Prescottas Janice
- Aja Naomi Kingas Cherry
- Gabrielle Unionas Esther
- Esther Scottas Bridget Turner
- Jackie Earle Haleyas Raymond Cobb
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Questions about The Birth of a Nation
- What genre is The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
- Mark Boone Junior, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jeryl Prescott, Aja Naomi King appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Birth of a Nation?
- Nate Parker directed The Birth of a Nation.
- How long is The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is The Birth of a Nation worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
