The Birth of a Nation
"The Untold Story of Nat Turner"
Originally released in 2016. The Birth of a Nation is a drama film. directed by Nate Parker. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, and Aja Naomi King
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (558 votes)
Budget
$8.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.9M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Dwight Henry
as Isaac Turner
Esther Scott
as Bridget Turner
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,500,000
- Revenue
- $15,861,566
Production Companies
- Tiny Giant Entertainment
- Bron Studios
- Mandalay Pictures
- Phantom Four
- Novofam Productions
- Follow Through Productions
- Infinity Entertainment
- Oster Media
- Point Made Films
- Juniper Productions
- Argent Pictures
- Hit 55 Ventures
- Creative Wealth Media Finance
- TSG Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Birth of a Nation about?
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.
Who directed The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation was directed by Nate Parker.
How long is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Birth of a Nation released?
The Birth of a Nation was released on September 9, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Birth of a Nation?
The main cast of The Birth of a Nation includes Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller.
Is The Birth of a Nation worth watching?
The Birth of a Nation has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 558 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.