
The Hate U Give
Two worlds. One voice. No going back.
Directed by George Tillman Jr.
Produced by Temple Hill Entertainment
A socially urgent teen drama about a girl caught between two worlds who must find her voice in the aftermath of police violence and racial injustice.
Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her unarmed best friend, she's torn between her two very different worlds as she tries to speak her truth.
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Is The Hate U Give sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Hate U Give violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does The Hate U Give end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is The Hate U Give scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Hate U Give easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Hate U Give
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Hate U Give, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Hate U Give, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Hate U Give, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































