The Birth of a Nation
“The Untold Story of Nat Turner”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE BIRTH OF A NATION: Official HD Trailer | Watch it Now on Digital HD | FOX SearchlightOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-21
Top Cast
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Nate Parker
Nat Turner
Armie Hammer
Samuel Turner
Aja Naomi King
Cherry
Jackie Earle Haley
Raymond Cobb
Penelope Ann Miller
Elizabeth Turner
Gabrielle Union
Esther
Mark Boone Junior
Reverend Zalthall
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Nancy Turner
Dwight Henry
Isaac Turner
Esther Scott
Bridget Turner
Roger Guenveur Smith
Isaiah
Jeryl Prescott
Janice
Colman Domingo
Hark
Dominic Bogart
Hank Fowler
Jason Stuart
Joseph Randall
Katie Garfield
Catherine Turner
Jayson Warner Smith
Earl Fowler
Steve Coulter
General Childs
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.87x
+$7.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nate Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Nate Parker
- Original Score
- Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- The Birth of a Nation
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.9M
- Production Studios
- 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
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nate Parker
Nate Parker, Jean McGianni Celestin
Henry Jackman
Elliot Davis
Steven Rosenblum
Michael Novogratz, Aaron L. Gilbert, Kevin Turen, Jason Michael Berman, Nate Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Nate Parker
Director
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
Kevin Turen
Producer
Jason Michael Berman
Producer
Nate Parker
Producer
Preston L. Holmes
Producer
Nate Parker
Screenplay
George Loucas
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birth of a Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birth of a Nation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
The principal cast of The Birth of a Nation includes Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller.
When was The Birth of a Nation released and how long is it?
The Birth of a Nation was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $15.9M at the worldwide box office (1.87 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Birth of a Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Birth of a Nation was composed by Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).