Emancipation(2022)
Overview
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Studio
Westbrook
Cast
Will Smith
as Peter
Ben Foster
as Jim Fassel
Charmaine Bingwa
as Dodienne
Gilbert Owuor
as Gordon
Ronnie Gene Blevins
as Harrington
Aaron Moten
as Knowls
Jabbar Lewis
as Tomas
Michael Luwoye
as John
Steven Ogg
as Howard
Grant Harvey
as Leeds
Mustafa Shakir
as Lt. Andrew Cailloux
Paul Ben-Victor
as Major G. Halstead
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Production Companies
Westbrook • McFarland Entertainment • Escape Artists
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Where can I watch Emancipation?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Emancipation (2022).
What is Emancipation about?▼
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
Who directed Emancipation?▼
Emancipation was directed by Antoine Fuqua and released in 2022. It is a drama, war, history film.
How long is Emancipation?▼
Emancipation has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Emancipation?▼
The cast of Emancipation includes Will Smith as Peter, Ben Foster as Jim Fassel, Charmaine Bingwa as Dodienne, Gilbert Owuor as Gordon, Ronnie Gene Blevins as Harrington and more.
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