Hidden Figures (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2016, Hidden Figures is a drama and history film directed by Theodore Melfi, running about 127 minutes. “Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
Who’s in it. Hidden Figures stars Taraji P. Henson as Katherine G. Johnson, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan, Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson and Kevin Costner as Al Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Hidden Figures sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $236M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Hidden Figures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hidden Figures tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hidden Figures (2016)?
- In US, Hidden Figures is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 Hidden Figures worth watching?
- Hidden Figures holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hidden Figures?
- Hidden Figures stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner and Kirsten Dunst.
- When was Hidden Figures released?
- Hidden Figures was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.