The Hate U Give (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2018, The Hate U Give is a drama and crime film directed by George Tillman, Jr., running about 133 minutes. “Two worlds. One voice. No going back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her unarmed best friend, she's torn between her two very different worlds as she tries to speak her truth.
Who’s in it. The Hate U Give stars Amandla Stenberg as Starr Carter, Regina Hall as Lisa Carter, Russell Hornsby as Maverick Carter and K.J. Apa as Chris Bryant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Hate U Give sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $34.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Hate U Give page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hate U Give tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hate U Give (2018)?
- In US, The Hate U Give is available to 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 The Hate U Give worth watching?
- The Hate U Give holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hate U Give?
- The Hate U Give stars Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, K.J. Apa and Common.
- When was The Hate U Give released?
- The Hate U Give was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.