Hidden Figures
“Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-16
Top Cast
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Taraji P. Henson
Katherine G. Johnson
Octavia Spencer
Dorothy Vaughan
Janelle Monáe
Mary Jackson
Kevin Costner
Al Harrison
Kirsten Dunst
Vivian Mitchell
Jim Parsons
Paul Stafford
Mahershala Ali
Jim Johnson
Glen Powell
John Glenn
Ariana Neal
Joylette Johnson
Saniyya Sidney
Constance Johnson
Zani Jones Mbayise
Kathy Johnson
Donna Biscoe
Joylette Coleman
Olek Krupa
Karl Zielinski
Aldis Hodge
Levi Jackson
Kimberly Quinn
Ruth
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Judge
Lidya Jewett
Young Katherine
Karan Kendrick
Younger Joylette
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$236M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.44x
+$211M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Melfi
- Screenplay & Story
- Allison Schroeder, Theodore Melfi
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Benjamin Wallfisch
- Original Title
- Hidden Figures
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $236M
- Production Studios
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Levantine Films, Chernin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Melfi
Allison Schroeder, Theodore Melfi, Margot Lee Shetterly
Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Benjamin Wallfisch
Mandy Walker
Peter Teschner
Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Pharrell Williams, Theodore Melfi
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Melfi
Director
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Peter Teschner
Editor
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
Allison Schroeder
Screenplay
Theodore Melfi
Screenplay
Donna Gigliotti
Producer
Peter Chernin
Producer
Jenno Topping
Producer
Pharrell Williams
Producer
Theodore Melfi
Producer
Mandy Walker
Director of Photography
Stefan Andersson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris LeDoux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Figures
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hidden Figures about?
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.
Who directed Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures was directed by Theodore Melfi.
Who stars in Hidden Figures?
The principal cast of Hidden Figures includes Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst.
When was Hidden Figures released and how long is it?
Hidden Figures was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $236M at the worldwide box office (9.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hidden Figures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hidden Figures was composed by Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Benjamin Wallfisch.
Is Hidden Figures based on a book or true story?
Hidden Figures is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margot Lee Shetterly".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hidden Figures?
Hidden Figures holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).