Harriet(2019)
“Be free or die”
Overview
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Director
Kasi Lemmons
Studio
Stay Gold Features
Budget
$17M
Cast
Cynthia Erivo
as Harriet Tubman
Leslie Odom Jr.
as William Still
Janelle Monáe
as Marie Buchanon
Clarke Peters
as Ben Ross
Vanessa Bell Calloway
as Rit Ross
Omar J. Dorsey
as Bigger Long
Henry Hunter Hall
as Walter
Joseph Lee Anderson
as Robert Ross
Antonio J Bell
as Henry Ross
Zackary Momoh
as John Tubman
Alexis Louder
as Jane
Aria Brooks
as Anger (8)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$17M
Production Companies
Stay Gold Features • Martin Chase Productions • Perfect World Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harriet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Harriet (2019).
What is Harriet about?▼
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Who directed Harriet?▼
Harriet was directed by Kasi Lemmons and released in 2019. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Harriet?▼
Harriet has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Harriet?▼
The cast of Harriet includes Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman, Leslie Odom Jr. as William Still, Janelle Monáe as Marie Buchanon, Clarke Peters as Ben Ross, Vanessa Bell Calloway as Rit Ross and more.
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