Hidden Figures

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Cast & Crew

Taraji P. Henson
Katherine Johnson

Octavia Spencer
Dorothy Vaughan

Janelle Monáe
Mary Jackson

Kevin Costner
Al Harrison

Mahershala Ali
Jim Johnson

Kirsten Dunst
Vivian Mitchell

Jim Parsons
Paul Stafford

Kimberly Quinn
Ruth, Co-Producer

Glen Powell
John Glenn

Aldis Hodge
Levi Jackson

Bob Jennings
Navy Officer

Theodore Melfi
Director

Allison Schroeder
Screenwriter

Theodore Melfi
Screenwriter

Donna Gigliotti
Producer

Peter Chernin
Producer

Jenno Topping
Producer

Pharrell Williams
Producer

Theodore Melfi
Producer

Jamal Daniel
Executive Producer

Renee Witt
Executive Producer

Ivana Lombardi
Executive Producer

Mimi Valdés
Executive Producer

Kevin Halloran
Executive Producer

Margot Lee Shetterly
Executive Producer

Mandy Walker
Cinematographer

Peter Teschner
Film Editor

Hans Zimmer
Original Music

Pharrell Williams
Original Music

Benjamin Wallfisch
Original Music

Wynn Thomas
Production Design

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Critic Reviews for Hidden Figures

Audience Reviews for Hidden Figures

• Aug 25, 2019

  Do not at all think that by my feelings I attempt to diminish the achievements of those who made Hidden Figures nor the real women around which the story revolves, this simply just wasn't for me.
  Gimly M Super Reviewer
• Mar 13, 2019

  Delightful history lesson about the black female mathematicians who helped NASA bring people into space. There are a couple of unpleasant scenes reminding the audience of the ridiculousness of race segregation in the 1960s, but overall the mood is pretty uplifting and optimistic. The end is pretty exciting even if you know how things worked out. A fantastic cast makes for several really touching scenes. A pleasure of a film and a story worth being told.
  Jens S Super Reviewer
• Jun 01, 2018

  An inspiring story not aspiring for originality, Hidden Figures forgoes new math for simple arithmetic, boasting a different kind of edginess just in telling a tale of marginalized trailblazers that needs to be told and seen. This is not to say that such storytelling is easy work, however. For a teaching moment to be this heartwarming, entertaining, and rousing, it takes a very intelligent design and the true beauty of the film comes down to how the whole production explains a complex problem involving segregation and empowerment with such a single, satisfying solution. This PG-rated drama presents the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Certainly, the true events on which Hidden Figures is based didn't unfold so breezily in real life and the actual hidden figures themselves didn't enjoy such a breezy journey. This is a film meant to fuel the soul of all filmgoers, however, especially women and people of color. Its intent is to raise the spirits--not look back in abject anger. This is why their story has been re-purposed as a crowd-pleaser. With a PG rating, it is meant to be accessible. If it encourages action as well, this is only a good thing. But Hidden Figures's main purpose is to inform, honor, and celebrate, which the film does with great dignity and grace. Adapted from the book by Margot Lee Shetterly, Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi's screenplay provides the perfect template for this successful rendering. The casting only sweetens the pot. Spectacular turns by veterans Henson and Spencer as well as relative newcomer Monae (a breakout role, to be sure) drive the strong narrative. The great supporting performances of Kevin Costner, Jim Parson, and Mahershala Ali likewise deserve mention but this is definitely the ladies' show. As director, Melfi has pulled off a ridiculously impressive feat. Not only does Joan Q. Filmgoer learn about some criminally overlooked figures from American history, but she feels pretty damn good about doing so. To Sum It Up: All Plusses, No Minuses
  Jeff B Super Reviewer
• May 20, 2017

  It's definitely entertaining, but these kinds of simplistic Hollywood retellings of historical events have been tiresome for quite some time. If you're going to confront the realities of racism and sexism then you should do so honestly and with all of their complexities.
  

  Alec B Super Reviewer

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