Hidden Figures

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟢 25/100
Total warning time: 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief kissing between a married couple.
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟢 15/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 15/100 [01:10:20 - 01:10:35] A character is confronted by a police officer in a mildly tense scene.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (0s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:30:15] Mild language such as 'damn' is used.
  • 🟢 10/100 [01:05:40] A character says 'hell' in frustration.
Hidden Figures
Year: 2016
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 127 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 74
Votes: 200876
Gross: 169,607,287
Director: Theodore Melfi
Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner
Overview: The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Hidden Figures (2016)?
A: Hidden Figures is based on the true story of three African-American women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who worked at NASA during the Space Race. The film highlights their contributions to John Glenn's historic orbital flight while overcoming racial and gender discrimination.
Q: Who are the main actors in Hidden Figures?
A: The film stars Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan, and Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson. Kevin Costner also plays a key role as Al Harrison, the director of the Space Task Group.
Q: What awards did Hidden Figures (2016) win?
A: Hidden Figures received several accolades, including three Academy Award nominations (Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Octavia Spencer, and Best Adapted Screenplay). It also won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Q: Is Hidden Figures based on a true story?
A: Yes, Hidden Figures is based on the non-fiction book 'Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race' by Margot Lee Shetterly. It dramatizes the real-life contributions of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson at NASA.
Q: What themes are explored in Hidden Figures?
A: The film explores themes of racial and gender inequality, perseverance, and the importance of recognizing overlooked contributions in history. It also highlights the power of teamwork and intellect in overcoming systemic barriers.