The Birth of a Nation (2016) movie poster

The Birth of a Nation (2016)

"The Untold Story of Nat Turner"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 70% (RT: 72%, MC: 69) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
2h
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (562 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
69
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
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 562 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 70%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Nate Parker cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Nate Parker spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Birth of a Nation is a 2016 drama film directed by Nate Parker. 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. The film has been rated by 562 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Birth of a Nation delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Birth of a Nation (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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