Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures

Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do.

Directed by Theodore Melfi

Produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Levantine Films

2016127 min8.0 / 10

An inspiring historical drama about three brilliant Black women mathematicians overcoming systemic racism and sexism to contribute to the space race, balancing serious social injustice with ultimately triumphant storytelling.

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.

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Questions people ask

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

  • Is Hidden Figures easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Hidden Figures scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Hidden Figures violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Hidden Figures sad? 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity41

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise84

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love96

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Hidden Figures

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hidden Figures

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hidden Figures, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hidden Figures, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hidden Figures, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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