Hidden Figures
Directed by Theodore Melfi
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- Eric BakkeOctober 12, 2024The audience erupted with cheers throughout Hidden Figures. It was reminiscent of the only other time I experienced that kind of excitement in a theatre, when Rocky Balboa triumphed over that formidable Russian in Rocky IV. This film not only inspires but also celebrates the incredible achievements of the women behind NASA's success, creating an electrifying atmosphere that resonates long after the credits roll.
- flavo43January 20, 2026Hidden Figures is a powerful and uplifting film that shines a long-overdue light on the women whose brilliance helped shape the American space program. History often remembers the moment of triumph—rockets launching and astronauts landing—but rarely the quiet intelligence that made those achievements possible. This film corrects that imbalance by honoring the human “computers” of NASA, whose mathematical genius guided the mission to the stars. The performances are warm, inspiring, and deeply human, allowing audiences to connect with these remarkable women beyond their professional accomplishments. Their struggles against racial and gender barriers are portrayed with honesty and dignity, never overshadowing their confidence, talent, and determination. What makes Hidden Figures so effective is its balance of celebration and realism. It doesn’t just highlight historical injustice; it emphasizes progress, courage, and perseverance. The film reminds us that greatness is rarely achieved alone, and that unsung heroes often carry history forward. Hidden Figures is not only an important story—it is a joyful, hopeful tribute to intelligence, equality, and legacy.
- Super DudeMarch 2, 2025An interesting take on the space race, showing the dedication of the people who were involved in the earlier years of NASA. While the film's primary point is the contribution of black women to the space race, it is not over-the-top preachy about their struggles, and truly captures the heroism of those women, who, despite the discrimination against them, were dedicated to their work.
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Hidden Figures was released on December 10, 2016.
Hidden Figures was directed by Theodore Melfi.
Hidden Figures has a runtime of 2h 7m.
Hidden Figures was produced by Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Theodore Melfi, Pharrell Williams, Donna Gigliotti.
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.
The key characters in Hidden Figures are Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe).
Hidden Figures is rated PG.
Hidden Figures is a Drama, History, Biography film.
Hidden Figures has an audience rating of 9.3 out of 10.
Hidden Figures had a budget of $25M.
Hidden Figures has made $236M at the box office.