Harriet

Harriet

Be free or die

Directed by Kasi Lemmons

Produced by Stay Gold Features, Martin Chase Productions

2019125 min7.3 / 10

A biographical drama of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and heroic liberation of others, balancing the darkness of systemic oppression with spiritual resilience and hope.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Harriet end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Harriet sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Harriet violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Harriet scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Harriet easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Harriet, and what each one shares →

Like Harriet

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Harriet

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Harriet, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Harriet, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Harriet, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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