The Birth of a Nation(2016)
“The Untold Story of Nat Turner”
Overview
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
Director
Nate Parker
Studio
Tiny Giant Entertainment
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Nate Parker
as Nat Turner
Armie Hammer
as Samuel Turner
Aja Naomi King
as Cherry
Jackie Earle Haley
as Raymond Cobb
Penelope Ann Miller
as Elizabeth Turner
Gabrielle Union
as Esther
Mark Boone Junior
as Reverend Zalthall
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Nancy Turner
Dwight Henry
as Isaac Turner
Esther Scott
as Bridget Turner
Roger Guenveur Smith
as Isaiah
Jeryl Prescott
as Janice
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Tiny Giant Entertainment • Bron Studios • Mandalay Pictures
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Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation?▼
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What is The Birth of a Nation about?▼
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
Who directed The Birth of a Nation?▼
The Birth of a Nation was directed by Nate Parker and released in 2016. It is a drama film.
How long is The Birth of a Nation?▼
The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?▼
The cast of The Birth of a Nation includes Nate Parker as Nat Turner, Armie Hammer as Samuel Turner, Aja Naomi King as Cherry, Jackie Earle Haley as Raymond Cobb, Penelope Ann Miller as Elizabeth Turner and more.
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