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NEWBORN follows Chris Newborn (David Oyelowo) who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground.
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Nate Parker

Director

David Oyelowo

Chris Newborn

Olivia Washington

Actor

Barry Pepper

Hersh

Jimmie Fails

Keith Newborn

Aiden Stoxx

Jake Benton

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Lisa Kennedy New York Times 2h
Parker the director, however, is gifted with crews and capable actors and that shows, too. The members of his ensemble — especially Oyelowo — find ways to keep us guessing, and caring, to the end. Go to Full Review Bob Strauss San Francisco Chronicle 21h
2.5/4
Considering both the form and intimate nature of the film, performances are more crucial here than in most thrillers. As mentioned, Oyelowo and Stoxx deliver the goods, never more so than in their tense yet tender scenes together. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis NEWBORN follows Chris Newborn (David Oyelowo) who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground.
Director
Nate Parker
Producer
Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Aaron L. Gilbert, Christina Lee Storm
Screenwriter
Nate Parker
Distributor
AMC Theatres Distribution
Production Co
BRON Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Yoruba Saxon
Rating
R (Bloody Images|Some Violent Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 42m