Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Theodore Melfi, this 2016 drama spotlights a trio of pioneering African-American women mathematicians whose calculations proved essential to a landmark early American spaceflight. Set against the era's segregation and entrenched barriers of race and gender, the film celebrates intellect, perseverance, and quiet defiance as the women push past obstacles to make history. Uplifting yet grounded in real struggle, it blends workplace drama with stirring historical tribute. Carrying a strong MagicMovieScore of 8.1, it is ideal for viewers who enjoy inspiring, fact-rooted dramas about overlooked contributors, scientific achievement, and the fight for recognition and equality in a transformative age.
An automated summary to help you decide what to watch — not a user review or critic rating.
Trailer
Top Cast
Taraji P. Henson
Katherine G. Johnson
Octavia Spencer
Dorothy Vaughan
Janelle Monáe
Mary Jackson
Kevin Costner
Al Harrison
Kirsten Dunst
Vivian Mitchell
Jim Parsons
Paul Stafford
Mahershala Ali
Jim Johnson
Glen Powell
John Glenn
10,146 ratings, tightly clustered. This score is unlikely to move more than 0.03 with new ratings.
Why we're confident →Where to Watch
Click icons to visit streaming services directly. Streaming service names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
Movie Info
Release Date
December 10, 2016
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
PG
Genres
Drama, History
Director