Movies like Hidden Figures

Key Features:: Overcoming adversity, Historical drama, Civil rights, Based on a true story, Biopic, Female empowerment, Teamwork, Friendship, Discrimination, Segregation, American history, Space adventure, NASA, 1960s, Mathematics, Engineering, Intelligence, Resilience, Ambition, Mentorship
Tone:: earnest, serious, dramatic
Target Audience:: History buffs, Inspirational movie fans, Drama enthusiasts, Families
Emotional Arc:: Frustration → Determination → Triumph

Hidden Figures

2016-12-10

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.

Genres

Drama, History

Cast

Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, Glen Powell, Ariana Neal, Saniyya Sidney

Crew

Theodore Melfi, Theodore Melfi, Allison Schroeder

Rating

★8.1(10167 votes)