Hidden Figures (2016)
Directed by Theodore Melfi · 127 min · Drama, History
77.1 TOPICAL score · #467 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Hidden Figures (2016, directed by Theodore Melfi) has a TOPICAL score of 77.1 - ranked 467 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on audience and lasting engagement, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, including the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films. Critics: 93% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 74. Audiences: TMDB 8.1/10 (10,749 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 48 languages.
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- Critics93% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 74
- AudienceTMDB 8.1/10 (10,749 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 4 nominations - incl. National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 48 languages
- Still read138,063 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Taraji P. Henson (actor #440), Octavia Spencer (actor #106), Janelle Monáe (actor #1,050), Kevin Costner (actor #160)
“The film received positive reviews, with praise for the performances (particularly Henson, Spencer and Monáe), the writing, direction, cinematography and emotional tone.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 6/10