Harriet (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Harriet is a drama and history film directed by Kasi Lemmons, running about 125 minutes. “Be free or die” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Harriet stars Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman, Leslie Odom Jr. as William Still, Joe Alwyn as Gideon Brodess and Janelle Monáe as Marie Buchanon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Harriet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harriet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harriet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harriet (2019)?
- In US, Harriet is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harriet worth watching?
- Harriet holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Harriet?
- Harriet stars Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, Janelle Monáe and Omar J. Dorsey.
- When was Harriet released?
- Harriet was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.